The New York Yankees have been dealt a major blow with the news that star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has been ruled out for six weeks with a strained hamstring injury. The injury occurred during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 5th, when Stanton attempted to beat out a ground ball and felt a sharp pain in his hamstring.
Stanton is a key member of the Yankees’ lineup, and his absence will be felt. He is one of the most powerful hitters in baseball, and had been off to a hot start this season, batting .290 with three home runs and nine RBIs in just 11 games. He was also a key part of the Yankees’ run to the American League Championship Series last season, hitting .288 with 38 home runs and 100 RBIs in the regular season.
The Yankees have already had to deal with several injuries this season, including to starting pitcher Luis Severino and shortstop Didi Gregorius. They had been relying on Stanton to provide some stability in the lineup, and his absence will be a big blow for the team.
The Yankees will now have to look for other options to fill the void left by Stanton. Outfielder Aaron Judge is expected to move up in the batting order, while infielder Miguel Andujar could also see more playing time. The team may also look to add an outfielder from outside the organization, although it is unclear who they may target.
Stanton is expected to miss six weeks of action, but the Yankees will be hoping he can return sooner rather than later. Until then, they will have to make do without one of their most important players.
