New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has been placed on the injured list for the eighth time in six seasons after straining his left hamstring during Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 34-year-old former MVP exited the game after doubling off the center-field wall in the fourth inning and wincing when rounding third base on a teammate's double. Stanton is scheduled to undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism that Stanton's spirits were high following the injury, but acknowledged that the slugger is expected to miss at least 10 days. Stanton has a history of injuries, having missed 38% of games in the past five seasons due to various ailments.
Stanton, who has played primarily as a designated hitter this season, has been a key offensive contributor for the Yankees, hitting .246 with 18 home runs and 45 RBIs in 69 games. With Stanton sidelined, Aaron Judge is expected to see more designated hitter duties, while Trent Grisham will likely fill in as the primary outfield replacement.
The Yankees have called up infielder Oswald Peraza from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Stanton on the roster. Highly touted prospect Jasson Domínguez would have been a candidate for promotion, but he is currently recovering from a left oblique strain sustained in June.
New York, which boasts the best record in the majors at 52-27, has dealt with several injuries this season, including DJ LeMahieu's delayed season debut due to a broken foot and Gerrit Cole's late start because of elbow inflammation. The team has also seen players like Clarke Schmidt and Anthony Rizzo sidelined with injuries.
