The New York Yankees announced significant roster moves, placing designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton on the 60-day injured list due to persistent tendinitis in both elbows. This marks a challenging season for the five-time All-Star, who recently began batting practice. Meanwhile, the Yankees added outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves but subsequently optioned him to Triple-A. De La Cruz has struggled this season, batting .191 in 16 games, but carries a more favorable career average of .251 with notable home run production from prior seasons.
Stanton was among the club's top hitters in the postseason, finishing with 15 hits -- including seven home runs -- and 16 RBIs as the Yankees advanced to the World Series.
Stanton, 35, has been sidelined all season by tendinitis in both elbows. The team does not have a timetable for Stanton's return to their lineup.
The Yankees optioned De La Cruz, 28, to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre... He is a career .251 hitter with 58 homers and 208 RBIs in 491 games.
The New York Yankees moved designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list and claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.
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