Overview
- Giancarlo Stanton, who last played on April 24, re-aggravated his strained right calf during a recent running session and the flare-up has slowed his planned comeback.
- Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton will undergo more testing and that it is unclear how much the setback will delay his return to the lineup.
- The Yankees are juggling multiple absences, including Aaron Judge's rib stress fracture and Trent Grisham's hamstring issue, which increases playing time for Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones.
- Stanton is 36 and the club is taking a cautious approach to his recovery given his injury history and age.
- Financially the Yankees carry most of Stanton's pay this year and next — about $19 million in 2026 and $15 million in 2027 — while the Marlins cover roughly $10 million annually from 2026–28, a factor that shapes roster decisions as the team manages depth.