The Yankees simply moved Stanton to the 60-day IL because his best-case return timeline is right around his new eligible-to-return date (May 24) and the club needed to free up a 40-man roster spot for slugging outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, who was claimed off waivers from the Braves.

Giancarlo Stanton’s 2025 season has hit another detour—one that’s not just frustrating, but all too familiar. The New York Yankees officially transferred the 34-year-old slugger to the 60-day injured list this week,

Giancarlo Stanton enjoyed a resurgent 2024 campaign where he was undoubtedly the best performer for the New York Yankees during their run to the World Series. His exploits in the postseason also saw him wrap up the American League Championship Series MVP award.