On Saturday, the New York Yankees will be back in action when they host the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx.
They are coming off a 3-1 victory on Friday (and have won five in a row).
That said, the team announced a significant update on Giancarlo Stanton ahead of the game.
Jorge Castillo of ESPN wrote: “Giancarlo Stanton suffered a “moderate grade” strain to his left calf, his other calf, Aaron Boone said. Boone said he fell running the bases. While Boone didn’t rule Stanton out for the rest of the season, he acknowledged it’s going to be “challenging” for him to return in time.”
How Much Money Do The Yankees Still Owe?
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after flying out during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium on April 04, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Following the news, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com shared the details of Stanton’s remaining contract.
Hoch wrote: “Giancarlo Stanton is earning $29 million this season and is owed $25 million for 2027. His contract – initially signed with the Marlins in November 2014 – includes a $25 million club option for the 2028 season, which carries a $10 million buyout. The Marlins are in the process of paying the Yankees $30 million to offset the deal – $10 million annually in 2026, ’27 and ’28.”
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@ARJ_realone: “Release him, eat the contract just like we did to Tex and Arod”
@JBoss_: “So releasing him this offseason would only cost the Yankees $15M?”
@SteveFrWaltham: “With the impending lockout, he’s probably played his last game as a Yankee. Sad.”
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
@TechBaseGaming: “Literally one of the most clutch Yankees of most recent memory and they completely wasted him. 😭😭”
@SiriuslyMedia: “Imagine earning millions to not play… Reminds me of Jacoby Ellsbury 😑😑😑”
Looking At Stanton
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees looks on during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
Stanton was picked in the 2nd round of the 2007 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins.
He spent the first eight years of his career with the franchise (and won the 2017 National League MVP award).
Before getting hurt, Stanton had been batting .256 with 23 hits, three home runs, 14 RBIs, eight runs and one stolen base in 24 games.
He is in his 9th season with New York.
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