Giancarlo Stanton to Start 2025 Season on Injured List with Elbow Tendinitis

The New York Yankees announced on Saturday that Giancarlo Stanton will miss the start of the 2025 MLB season, landing on the injured list due to tendinitis in both elbows. Stanton’s absence from Opening Day seemed increasingly likely, as he has been unable to participate in spring training. The veteran slugger hasn’t swung a bat in nearly a month, a significant setback for a player known for his power at the plate.
​
Last week, Stanton left the team’s spring camp in Tampa to undergo further evaluation by team doctors in New York, where he received platelet-rich plasma injections in both elbows to aid recovery. The 16-year veteran has since shared that the elbow pain, which prevented him from swinging, has been an ongoing issue dating back to last season. The Yankees are now focused on his rehabilitation, hoping the injections will expedite his return to the lineup.