Overview
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Stanton strained his left calf after falling while running during a rehab session, with the update announced Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
- Boone described the injury as a moderate-grade strain and warned there is a real chance Stanton will not return before the regular season ends.
- Stanton had been rehabbing a right-calf strain that began April 24 and had a prior June setback, and he has appeared in just 24 games this year with a .256 average, three homers and 14 RBIs.
- New York will distribute designated-hitter at-bats among existing options and recent deadline additions rather than rely on Stanton, which shifts the club’s short-term lineup and roster plans.
- The setback intensifies questions about Stanton’s availability and role beyond 2026 given his injury history and remaining years on a long-term contract, and it is likely to shape offseason decisions.