Giancarlo Stanton pulled from Friday’s game with possible lower-body injury
The oft-injured Yankees DH could be seeing some IL time.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after a solo home run during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 03, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images Giancarlo Stanton has been ravaged by injuries over the years, many of them to his lower body. During an otherwise-smashing Friday night in Houston for the Yankees, his old injury bug seemingly popped up yet again.
With Stanton at second base, J. C. Escarra singled to left field, off the wall at Daikin Park.
Stanton advanced to third but it was obvious watching that he was not moving well. Stanton immediately left the game, replaced by Randal Grichuk. It’s obviously too soon to speculate.
With any luck, it is something minor and the club is just being careful with Stanton who, while he hasn’t been on fire at the plate, is still off to a solid start and poses a dangerous power threat to opposing pitchers. The YES booth wasted no time considering roster implications in the event Stanton has to go on the IL. Michael Kay quickly suggested that the club’s move will be to greatly increase Paul Goldschmidt’s playing time, with him and Ben Rice covering first base and designated hitter.