When is Giancarlo Stanton expected to return from injury? Latest updates and recovery timetable

Modified Apr 17, 2023 14:58 GMT

New York Yankees daily DH, Giancarlo Stanton will be out for a short time with a hamstring injury he sustained while legging out a double on Sunday.

Stanton tweaked his hamstring during the April 15, matchup between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees as he slowed down while reaching second base. Stanton has had a solid if unspectacular start for the Yankees in 2023, slashing .269/.296/.558 with four home runs in 54 plate appearances.

Stanton is no stranger to the IL, having spent time out of action in the last five seasons.

When asked about his injury, Manager Aaron Boone was initially coy to speculate about the severity of his injury but recent reports indicate that he will be out for 4-6 weeks based on MRI results.

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Amlan started falling for basketball after watching the San Antonio Spurs in 2012 and 2013. He watched as a collective of veteran legends, underrated misfits and a young defensive stud extended the Spurs' era of dominance with a team-oriented style, reminiscent of the aesthetic brilliance of 2011 FC Barcelona.

Amlan has supported the Spurs ever since, even after enduring the heartbreaks of Ray Allen's corner three and several years in the wilderness post-Kawhi Leonard. He hopes Victor Wembanyama will become the face of the league as Pop rides off into the sunset.

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