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Could Giancarlo Stanton retire? Latest injury casts more doubt on Yankees slugger's future

Here's the rundown on whether or not the Yankees' star slugger could call it quits on his injury-plagued career.

Could Giancarlo Stanton retire? Latest injury casts more doubt on Yankees slugger's future

New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton faces uncertainty about his future as he struggles with a calf injury, potentially casting doubt on his decision to retire from Major League Baseball. The slugger has missed significant time due to a strained right calf in April and a recent strain in his left calf, which could keep him out for the season.

This comes after a disappointing streak of missing 266 of 708 games across five seasons with the Yankees. The 36-year-old has faced numerous injuries throughout his career, including a bicep strain, knee injury, and hamstring issues. With a hefty contract worth $325 million, the slugger's long-term career prospects are now clouded by this latest setback.

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