Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton sustains new calf injury, makes possible return this season 'challenging'

New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton strained his left calf while rehabbing his right calf strain, leaving a return to the 2026 season in doubt.

Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton sustains new calf injury, makes possible return this season 'challenging'

TL;DR

  • Giancarlo Stanton strained his left calf while rehabbing a right calf strain.
  • The new injury makes his return to the Yankees lineup this season uncertain.
  • Stanton has a history of calf injuries and has not played a full season since 2018.
  • The Yankees' offense has struggled recently, and Stanton was expected to provide power.
  • In 24 games this season, Stanton was hitting .256 with three home runs and 14 RBI.