Stanton Resumes On-Field Workouts as Yankees Eye Playoff Return

Giancarlo Stanton conducted agility drills at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday while recovering from a left calf strain, offering hope he could rejoin New York for the playoffs.

The New York Yankees may get a lineup boost before the postseason even as they prepare to play October baseball without Aaron Judge. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went through agility drills at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Stanton has been sidelined by a strain in his left calf.

The injury dates to April 26, when Stanton hurt himself running the bases against the Houston Astros, and his rehabilitation has included repeated setbacks. In late August, manager Aaron Boone indicated there was concern the slugger might not return at all this year. In 24 games this season, Stanton has hit .256 with 23 hits, three home runs and 14 RBIs.

New York secured a playoff spot on Sept. 14 and opens the American League Wild Card series on Sept. 29 against an opponent still to be determined, with the Boston Red Sox the probable matchup. The team has six regular-season games remaining. Stanton has been a fixture in the Yankees' postseason runs since arriving in 2018, appearing in 48 playoff games with a .254 average, 18 home runs and 44 RBIs, and he was named ALCS MVP in 2024.