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Giancarlo Stanton Remains on IL as He Advances Running Work but Has No Rehab Games Scheduled

Inconsistent public updates, a missing timetable, and stalled steps in his return leave the Yankees unsure how to plug the lineup or shape deadline plans.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Yankees Giancarlo Stanton in the dugout, Image 2 shows New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits a double

Overview

  • Stanton has been on the injured list since April 24 after suffering a right calf strain in Houston and has not played since that game.
  • The recovery hit a new obstacle in mid‑June when GM Brian Cashman called the problem “a whole new injury,” which set back his return timeline.
  • On Wednesday Yankees manager Aaron Boone pushed back an X report that Stanton “isn’t close,” saying Stanton is moving in a good direction while still offering no firm timetable.
  • As of July 23 Stanton is progressing through a running program and doing indoor Trajekt hitting but has not resumed full base running or started a minor‑league rehab assignment.
  • Stanton’s age, history of repeated IL stints since 2018, and his long, high‑value contract increase medical caution and make a late‑season return likely only if he clears running, rebounds from the June complication, and completes a rehab stint.