Giancarlo Stanton’s injury has raised questions among Yankees fans. Stanton was sidelined due to elbow discomfort. The franchise mentioned that their designated hitter will receive platelet-rich plasma injections. There is no timeline for his return, and some speculate that he might start hitting before the All-Star game.
The latest report says Stanton’s injury was probably caused by a bat switch. The All-Star was recommended a bat switch last season, and that could be the possible cause of his injury. Fireside Yankees posted on social media about the latest news on his injury.
“It seems a bat switch was recommended to Giancarlo Stanton last year. The recommender is no longer around the Yankees.”
Yankees fans are upset after this news, as many disbelieve the report. Fans took to social media to share their frustration. Here’s a look at some fan reactions from X.
“Why is eveything so shady with the Yankees. Just come out and say it. Why no surgery or treatment in off season. Let’s wait until March,” one fan wrote.
Why is eveything so shady with the Yankees. Just come out and say it. Why no surgery or treatment in off season. Let’s wait until March
— Frank (@ToBeFrank11) March 21, 2025
“A different bat isn’t going to cause an elbow injury,” one fan wrote.
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A different bat isn’t going to cause an elbow injury.
— Bill Hynes (@thethrill57) March 21, 2025
“If switching a bat destroys both elbows, I think there is a bigger issue,” another fan chimed in.
If switching a bat destroys both elbows, I think there is a bigger issue.
— John Mac (@cornellphd) March 21, 2025
“Another probable cause of the injury is that Stanton is literally made of glass,” wrote on fan.
Another probable cause of the injury is that Stanton is literally made of glass.
— Frankie from Flatbush (@FlatbushFrankie) March 21, 2025
I mean, let’s be real…
— Chris Manno (@Mann_O_Steel17) March 21, 2025
I’m as unhappy he’s hurt as any Yankees fan.
But let’s not pretend like whatever bat someone recommended he switch to, in October, wasn’t a GREAT call.
G was LEGENDARY in the Postseason. Even by his high postseason standards.
Weak excuse
— Matt Goodman (@chefmattg17) March 21, 2025
That’s absurd. He crushed it in playoffs. It’s not the bat. He’s brittle, yes, but this should have been addressed well before spring training. Looks bad for all involved.
— Bob Herzog (@zogsport7) March 21, 2025
next injury "my hair hurts!". 3months on IL. Go to "Collect $$$" on the board. Repeat.
— OM (@idaddyomar) March 21, 2025
Gotta blame someone
— Denny Brege🇺🇸 (@BregeSharbirt) March 21, 2025
That’s the 1st time in the history of baseball I’ve heard something as preposterous as that.
— facts86 (@Pjbaseball) March 21, 2025
Giancarlo Stanton Is Poised To Return In Late May
It’s hard to tell the exact date for Stanton’s return. However, according to his progress, he’s poised to return in late May. The Yanks will have a tough challenge to bring in a player as good as Stanton. Ben Rice and Jasson Dominguez are a couple of options.
Giancarlo Stanton has helped the Yankees in the playoffs. Fans hope that he will return in the second half of the season to help the team. For now, they must depend on the younger stars to help them.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays seem to have made progress on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Jays are confident about a contract extension for their top slugger.
