The New York Yankees were without designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton for the first 70 games of the 2025 season. The slugger’s epicondylitis (tennis elbow) in both elbows bothered him during last year’s postseason run to the World Series,

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 with a double in his season debut Monday night after missing the team's first 70 games due to elbow inflammation. The Yankees reinstated Stanton from the 60-day injured list ahead of their home game against the Los Angeles Angels.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has been activated off the injured list and will make his season debut on Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced. He's batting fifth in the lineup. In a corresponding move, Pablo Reyes was designated for assignment.