Yankees fans, this is not the news you wanted to hear as the 2025 MLB season approaches. Giancarlo Stanton, one of baseball’s most feared power hitters, is battling injuries in both elbows, and his status for Opening Day is suddenly shaky.
That’s right—both elbows. Not one. Not just a little soreness. He’s dealing with a “very high” level of pain and hasn’t swung a bat in weeks.
Stanton’s Injury History Raises Concerns
When Stanton is healthy, he’s a wrecking ball at the plate. The man has launched 429 career home runs, more than any other active player, and when he gets hot, he can carry a lineup all by himself.
Yankees fans saw that firsthand last October when Stanton powered the team to the World Series with an absolutely ridiculous postseason—seven home runs, four of them in the ALCS alone. He was that guy.
But now? He’s an aging slugger, dealing with nagging injuries, and let’s face it—when Stanton gets hurt, it tends to linger. Over the last five MLB seasons, he’s played in more than 110 games only once.
Leg injuries, soft tissue issues, and both elbows acting up? That’s not a great sign for a player who relies so much on explosive power at the plate.
Yankees Already Facing Offensive Questions
And let’s not forget, the Yankees are already in a transition year after losing Juan Soto to the Mets.
They did their best to reload by bringing in Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, Max Fried, and Devin Williams, but let’s not kid ourselves—losing Soto is a massive blow.
If Stanton isn’t at full strength to start the MLB season, that’s another big question mark for a Yankees offense suddenly looking a little less fearsome.
Can Stanton Be Ready for MLB Opening Day?
Look, Yankees fans have been here before. Stanton has had his share of injuries over the years, but this one feels different.
Two bad elbows? No swings in nearly a month? At 35 years old? That’s not exactly a recipe for a quick turnaround. Hopefully, he’ll be ready by Opening Day, but at this point, it’s anyone’s guess.
One thing’s for sure—the Yankees’ season just got a lot more interesting, and not how they hoped.
