Yankees’ $325 Million Star Giancarlo Stanton ‘Behind’ in Spring Training – Is Opening Day in Danger? Fans Won’t Believe the Latest Update!”

The New York Yankees received concerning news on the first day of spring training as position players reported. Manager Aaron Boone revealed that star slugger Giancarlo Stanton is “behind” in his preparations and will be “slow-played” during spring training due to issues with both elbows. Boone explained that Stanton played through the elbow discomfort during the regular season and playoffs last year, comparing the condition to tennis elbow. However, Boone declined to provide a specific timeline for Stanton’s recovery or confirm whether he’ll be ready for Opening Day. “I don’t know. I’m not going to put any timeline on it. We’re just going to be smart with it,” Boone told reporters.

Stanton’s health has been a persistent concern for the Yankees since they acquired him from the Miami Marlins. Over the years, he has missed significant time due to various injuries. In 2019, Stanton appeared in just 18 regular-season games because of multiple ailments, and he missed more than half of the COVID-shortened 2020 season with a hamstring strain. His injury history has primarily involved lower-body issues, including hamstring strains, quad strains, and Achilles problems.

As a result of his frequent injuries, Stanton has largely been limited to the designated hitter role and hasn’t played in the outfield since 2023. In his seven seasons with the Yankees, Stanton has hit 103 home runs with a slash line of .241/.323/.483 over 663 games. Last postseason, he showcased his power by hitting seven homers in 14 games. Stanton is now entering the 11th year of the 13-year, $325 million contract he originally signed with the Marlins. He is set to earn $32 million this season and $15 million in each of the next two years, with a club option for 2028.

In addition to Stanton’s situation, Boone provided an update on backup outfielder Trent Grisham, who is recovering from a strained hamstring suffered during offseason workouts. Boone noted that Grisham is nearly back to running at full speed and isn’t far behind in his recovery.