The New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, who has seen his role diminish in the lineup, remains a significant player despite recent injuries and chronic tennis elbow issues. After a strong second half in 2025, Stanton is 47 home runs shy of the 500 milestone, but his health and playing time are major concerns, as he hasn’t played over 120 games since 2021. While a 20-25 home run season in 2026 could position him closer to 500, his ability to stay on the field remains uncertain. Today’s matchup features the Yankees facing the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m. EST.
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