Giancarlo Stanton's calf injury update won't have Yankees fans fired up for road trip
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Last updated: May 25, 2026
The New York Yankees are currently on a three-game losing streak and are facing the Tampa Bay Rays in their series finale. A significant challenge for the team is the continued absence of key slugger Giancarlo Stanton due to a calf injury.
Stanton will not be traveling with the team for their upcoming road trip to Kansas City and Sacramento, remaining in New York to undergo further imaging on his calf. He has been sidelined since April 24 with a calf strain but has been cleared to swing a bat in practice.
The Yankees' depth has been tested with injuries to other players, including Jasson Dominguez, who was called up to replace Stanton but subsequently injured his shoulder. Paul Goldschmidt is now seeing more playing time as the designated hitter, and Aaron Judge has also received some rest.
Before his injury, Stanton was performing well offensively, with three home runs and 14 RBIs in 24 games, boasting a .724 OPS. The team plans to manage his recovery cautiously, even as the offense struggles, given their current standing in the American League.
