On Friday night, the New York Yankees continued their series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
They lost by a score of 6-1.
Yankees Announce Stanton News
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees stands at bat during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees have been playing without one of their best players (Giancarlo Stanton) since April 24.
Ahead of Friday’s game, manager Aaron Boone was asked for the latest update on Stanton.
Via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com: “Giancarlo Stanton (calf strain) has started “low volume” workouts, Aaron Boone said.”
Stanton had been batting .256 with 23 hits, three home runs, 14 RBIs, eight runs and one stolen base in 24 games.
He has struggled to stay healthy over the last few years.
MLB.com wrote (on June 16): “Experienced setback running bases on June 11, manager Aaron Boone said on June 13. Imaging June 15 revealed a re-injury of the calf. Will have a light workload week as a result.”
According to the site, Stanton could still return to action in July.
Social Media Reacts
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees walks up to bat in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 26, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida.
Here’s what people were saying about the update on Stanton:
@BarnHasSpoken2: “I need him back, man. Offense needs more thump.”
@wrestling_1000: “Cashman will regret it for not signing Bryce Harper”
@CyCamNYY: “Nah he should just retire he would only make the Yankees worse”
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a two run home run in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during their game at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in New York City.
@yankeesapple: “So we will see G in September. At this point just be ready for the postseason and I’ll be happy.”
@disyanks: “We’re good. He should retire and donate his salary”
@joan94868: “See you in September lol”
Yankees After Latest Loss
GettyManager Aaron Boon of the New York Yankees watches warmups before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Yankees have now lost two straight games to the Red Sox.
That said, they are still at the top of the American League East with a 48-33 record in 81 games.
On the road, the Yankees have gone 26-18 in 44 games away from the Bronx.
New York Yankees Announce Giancarlo Stanton News During Red Sox Series