Luis Edu
In the middle of the second regular-round month of the 2022 MLB season, the New York Yankees sent Giancarlo Stanton to the injured list.
The star outfielder is dealing with inflammation in his right ankle, according to information provided by journalist Lindsay Adler from The Athletic.
The manager of the Bronx team, Aaron Boon, indicated that he is “hopeful” that Stanton returns to the active roster in not-more-than 10 days, what is a clear sign that we are talking about a minor physical problem.
However, the 32-year-old player’s injury history sets off alarms within a New York franchise that starts the day on Thursday, May 26 on first position in the East Division of the American League, with a record of 31 wins and 13 losses.
In his fifth season with the Yankees, the slugger has an average of .285 and an OBP of .339, with 11 home runs and 35 RBI. All of which are very good numbers for the four-time MLB All Star, which confirm his enormous ability to command one of the most fearsome lineups in the Major Leagues.
What’s more regarding the Yankees, the Nicaraguan pitcher, Jonathan Loáisiga, was also sent to the injured list, in his case, due to a sore right shoulder that has notably limited his performance as a member of the relief corps.
The 27-year-old right-hander’s stats are terrible this season. After 18 appearances, all in relief, he has a 7.02 ERA and 1.56 WHIP, with 18 strikeouts and 10 walks in 16.2 innings.
Nevertheless, it’s not all bad news for the Yankees. It recently came to the fore that Joey Gallo was crossed out from the COVID-19 list, while pitchers JP Sears and David McKay received the call to the majors after being part of the Triple A affiliate.
How is Giancarlo Stanton’s Dontract with the Yankees?
The Californian right-handed power hitter has an annual salary of $29 million, which is part of a 13-year, $325 million deal.
