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

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.

Who will step up in Stanton's absence?

New York Yankees great new hope? Oswald Peraza will want to impress

Oswald Peraza has been called up to from the minors to be a substitute for Stanton as his stint on the 15-Day IL starts. In 2023, Peraza has slashed .290/.357/.316 in nine games and looks set to carry the mantle in Stanton's absence.