I t sure seems like the New York Yankees will be without slugger Giancarlo Stanton to start the 2025 season, as he showed up to camp dealing with pain in both of his elbows. New Y

The New York Yankees are dealing with a few potentially big problems: They need help at third base; they're concerned about Giancarlo Stanton's elbow injury; and they have a disgruntled starting pitcher in Marcus Stroman.

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton left the team in Florida and returned to New York for "personal" reasons, according to manager Aaron Boone. “I can tell you he is in New York, but it’s personal in nature and I’m going to leave it at that for now,

With third base already a concern when camp opened, Giancarlo Stanton reported with tennis elbows after managing the injuries for most of last season. The reveal put the designated hitter’s availability for Opening Day in jeopardy right away,

The Yankees are in backup-plan mode with designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton now officially beginning the regular season on the injured list.

Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows. He is expected to rejoin the Yankees in Tampa in the next week.

The New York Yankees announced on March 1 that Giancarlo Stanton will miss the start of the regular season with injuries in both elbows.