Giancarlo Stanton strains left calf running the bases, putting his return to the Yankees in doubt

Giancarlo Stanton endured another setback in his recovery from a strained right calf, as he apparently strained his left calf while running the bases earlier this week. This development has cast doubt on his return to the New York Yankees by the end of the season. Manager Aaron Boone described the injury as a moderate grade and emphasized that the full impact remains uncertain.

Stanton had not played since injuring his right calf on April 24 during a game against Houston. He had previously missed several games and was placed on the 10-day injured list in late April. The 36-year-old had been expected to return around mid-June, but now faces a more uncertain timeline. Stanton's career with the Yankees has been marked by numerous injuries, and he has missed significant time over the past five seasons.

Despite the latest setback, Stanton remains a key player for the team, having hit 27 homers and 72 RBIs in 114 games this year, including 4 in the ALCS against Cleveland.