The outfielder’s hamstring ailment has kept him sidelined for several weeks. According to MLB.com, he is anticipated to return after the All-Star break. The Bronx Bombers, who are tied for first place in the American League East with the Baltimore Orioles, are excited for him to return. The Yankees have been struggling to win without Stanton or Anthony Rizzo in the lineup for the past month. After games on Sunday, New York has a record of 58-39.
Since Stanton is hitting, the Yankees need his bat in the lineup.18 home runs this season, totaling 246. Though his offensive isn’t as potent as it was in previous seasons, his bat relieved some of the strain on Yankees sluggers Juan Soto and Aaron Judge. Before suffering an injury this season, Stanton batted in 45 runs. His bat gives the offense a lot of pop, for sure.
The slugger is a career player who also serves as designated hitter.259 hitter. Since the 2018 season, he has been a member of the Yankees roster. During his MLB career, he also slugged for the Miami Marlins. A five-time All-Star, Stanton led the National League in RBIs in 2017.
Additionally, Stanton has two Silver Slugger victories. In his last season with the Marlins, he won the National League MVP award. In 2017, he led the National League in home runs as well. Since June 22, Stanton has not made an appearance in a Yankees game.
Stanton hasn’t been required to lead this Yankees offense in any way. Throughout the majority of the season, he has been able to stand by Judge and Soto. This year, the offensive production of the New York batters is a clinic. League statistics show that the Yankees are leading Major League Baseball in runs batted in this season. In terms of home runs, the squad ranks second only to the Orioles. The Bronx Bombers rank eleventh in hits, which is interesting.
The Yankees faithful are eagerly anticipating Stanton’s comeback. The squad hopes that he stays healthy so that he can go back into the lineup as soon as possible. Over the past few weeks, New York has suffered, going through a stretch of four consecutive losses and generally playing poorly. The team’s issues appeared to worsen with Stanton out of the picture.
The slugger’s romantic life has also been in the news lately. According to the New York Post, Stanton and his girlfriend called it quits a few weeks ago. Stanton had a romantic relationship with a New York City hotel employee.
On Sunday, the Yankees take on the Baltimore Orioles in a crucial game. The game’s victor advances to the top of the AL East. As of writing, the game was still in progress.
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