"The 36-year-old slugger has as clean a bill of health as possible this spring after being plagued by bilateral tennis elbow that limited him to just 77 games. In that limited spell, though, he launched 24 home runs. That is a full-season pace of 50 home runs. Stick that in the middle of the Yankees' lineup somewhere behind Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, and last season's best offense in baseball looks that much more lethal."
"Stick that in the middle of the Yankees' lineup somewhere behind Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, and last season's best offense in baseball looks that much more lethal. For that to happen, Stanton and the Yankees' medical staff have to meticulously manage those elbows, as he admitted Tuesday that the pain isn't going anywhere. There's always maintenance, he said. But it didn't hinder me from any work, and that's what's most important. I feel good. I'm moving around well."
The Yankees included Giancarlo Stanton among 24 postseason roster players on their 2026 Opening Day roster, with Stanton reporting improved health after bilateral tennis elbow limited him to 77 games last season. Stanton hit 24 home runs in those games, a full-season pace of about 50. The team expects Stanton will not be an everyday player and withheld him from early Grapefruit League games. The Yankees plan proactive rest days and careful medical management of his elbows. Stanton acknowledged persistent pain, described maintenance work, and said the discomfort did not hinder his preparation and that he feels good.
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