New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton can swing a bat, however do not rely on his assist opening that bag of Doritos.
Stanton enters a 3rd 12 months of combating via ache and discomfort from epicondylitis — generally known as tennis elbow — in each arms and has but to make an look in spring coaching. He is additionally a restricted participant within the pantry.
“I am unable to open a bottle,” Stanton informed NJ.com of his bodily challenges. “I am unable to open a bag of chips … a bag of something. That is the best way it’s.”
Stanton, 36, smacked 24 house runs in 77 video games for the Yankees final season, however he did not play in a recreation till June.
He has solely had greater than 420 at-bats as soon as — 510 in 2021 — since 2018, his first season with the Yankees.
His timeline to play commonly for New York is being decided, however Stanton at present is scheduled to play in an exhibition recreation between the Yankees and Group Panama in a World Baseball Traditional tuneup on Tuesday. Opening Day is March 25 at San Francisco, and Stanton expects to be within the lineup after two weeks of constant at-bats.
“Simply get me within the field. The bottom line is get within the field,” he stated.
–Subject Degree Media
