Since joining the Yankees, Stanton has dealt with repeated injury concerns. Still, when he is healthy, he's a critical source of power and stability in the middle of the team's lineup. A prolonged absence would severely impact an already depleted roster.

Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University, and he has bylines at NBA Analysis Network and RotoWire.

The New York Yankees could look to reunite with veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo as a replacement for Giancarlo Stanton.

Giancarlo Stanton is said to be dealing with a chronic calf issue as well as the elbow injuries, but the arm pain is the bigger problem. Memorial Day is one optimistic estimate heard for Stanton now.

The New York Yankees have faced a tough stretch of injuries this offseason, with one of the most significant setbacks being Giancarlo Stanton’s ongoing battle with severe elbow issues. While an official return date remains uncertain,

The New York Yankees have been decimated by injuries this spring. Their pitching staff will be without Luis Gil for three months and Gerrit Cole will be out for the entire season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

With Giancarlo Stanton’s return date unknown, who will be their DH? “We feel really good about some left-handed options we have for right-handed pitchers,” manager Aaron Boone said of a competition that appears down to three.