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Yankees Face Roster Uncertainty Over Stanton’s Calf Injury
4/28/2026, 7:54:19 AM
Stanton’s Calf Injury and MRI Decision
Giancarlo Stanton left the Friday game against the Houston Astros with right-calf stiffness and missed the subsequent two contests. The Yankees sent him for an MRI on Monday, and manager Aaron Boone said a roster decision would be made “one way or another tonight,” pending the doctor’s report.
Injury History and 2024 Production
Stanton is hitting .256 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 24 games. Sources differ on his power metric, reporting either a .724 OPS or a .422 slugging percentage. His career has been marred by elbow surgery (2025), hamstring strains (2020, 2023), a quadriceps issue (2021), ankle-Achilles problems, and he has not completed a full season since joining the Yankees in 2018.
Roster Adjustments: Domínguez Promotion and Gil Option
The Yankees recalled 23-year-old outfielder Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace right-hander Luis Gil, who was optioned after a 1-2 record and a 6.05 ERA in four starts. Domínguez, a former top-25 prospect, will serve as designated hitter and bat sixth. In Triple-A he is hitting .326/.415/.478 with three homers, 15 RBIs and eight steals.
Performance Snapshot
The Yankees sit first in the AL East with an 18-10 record and a league-best +47 run differential. Their eight-game winning streak ended with a loss to the Astros on Sunday. Gil’s 6.05 ERA and Stanton’s .256 average underscore the offensive and pitching concerns that prompted the roster changes.
Official Statements & Responses
Boone said the medical evaluation will dictate Stanton’s next step, noting the team’s intent to “wait to hear on that to see how he does today.” He added that Stanton “felt like it was improved” on Saturday and “got in front of it a little bit,” showing cautious optimism.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The MRI outcome and whether Stanton will be placed on the 10-day injured list remain undecided. Additionally, sources provide inconsistent power metrics—one cites a .422 slugging percentage, another a .724 OPS—leaving a statistical gap in the public record.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I do expect us to have a decision one way or another tonight,” — Aaron Boone, Yankees manager
- “We'll wait to hear on that to see how he does today. Again, it's been minor enough to kind of, where we've kind of continued to push this. So we'll see what the doctor says about it and how he responds to that.” — Aaron Boone
- “I know (Saturday) he felt like it was improved,” — Aaron Boone
- “I think he also feels like he got in front of it a little bit, so we'll see how it unfolds.” — Aaron Boone
What’s Next
The Yankees open a three-game series in Texas on Monday, facing right-handers Jack Leiter, Jacob de Grom and Nathan Eovaldi. A decision on Stanton’s IL status is expected after the MRI, and shortstop Anthony Volpe could return from shoulder rehab, reshuffling the DH role.
