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Washington Post
6 days ago
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- Washington Post
Slugger Adolis Garcia sits again as Rangers look for him to make 'mechanical changes' at plate
ARLINGTON, Texas — Slumping Rangers slugger Adolis García was held out of Texas' lineup for the third consecutive day Sunday, with president of baseball operations Chris Young saying the club wants the 2023 ALCS MVP to make some mechanical changes. 'We need him to kind of commit to some of these changes that we think will get him back to the '23 version of himself and help him be the player that we know he can be,' Young said before Texas' series finale against St. Louis.
Associated Press
6 days ago
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- Associated Press
Slugger Adolis García sits again as Rangers look for him to make 'mechanical changes' at plate
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Slumping Rangers slugger Adolis García was held out of Texas' lineup for the third consecutive day Sunday, with president of baseball operations Chris Young saying the club wants the 2023 ALCS MVP to make some mechanical changes. 'We need him to kind of commit to some of these changes that we think will get him back to the '23 version of himself and help him be the player that we know he can be,' Young said before Texas' series finale against St. Louis. García is hitting .155 in the last 20 games with 25 strikeouts. He is hitting .207 overall, with seven homers and a team-high 27 RBIs on a team that has struggled offensively. He ranked 14th in the majors with 122 home runs over the past four seasons. García, who has started 55 of Texas' 60 games in right field this season, missed only one other game before this weekend, with manager Bruce Bochy saying Friday that García was being given a mental break. 'It's about the mental reset and coming back with more energy,' García told reporters Saturday. 'I'm working on some stuff without the pressure of having to do something up there.' García, 32, is in the final year of a two-year contract. The anticipated return of Evan Carter to the active roster on Tuesday, joining Wyatt Langford, Alejandro Osuna and Sam Haggerty, further crowds the field of Rangers outfield regulars as García tries to return to the lineup. 'It's going to be performance-driven at this point,' Young said. Texas also made three roster moves before Sunday's game. Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps fatigue) was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to last Thursday to allow him to start late this week, catcher Tucker Barnhart was designated for assignment and right-hander Codi Heuer was selected from Triple-A Round Rock. ___ AP MLB:
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
When Will Giancarlo Stanton Return? Yankees GM Answers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New York Yankees All-Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton hasn't played this season as he's dealing with tendinitis in both elbows. Stanton, who's in the 11th year of a 13-year, $325 million deal, is finally making progress, and could be nearing a return. More news: Yankees $5.1 Million Rookie Outfielder Makes MLB History With Insane Home Run Feat On Sunday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman provided an update on the 35-year-old slugger in a conversation on MLB Network's Radio. "Stanton has been doing everything," Cashman said. "He's kind of completed his base running now. He's been hitting for a long time with that tremendous BP machine we have, so he's been getting live at-bats." How close are we to seeing Giancarlo Stanton back in the Yankee lineup?@Yankees | #RepBX 🔗 — MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) May 25, 2025 Cashman also provided a rough timeline for the slugger's return. More news: Rafael Devers Back to Third Base? Alex Bregman Injury Could Create More Red Sox Drama "He's scheduled for live BP for the next two weeks and I think he's getting really close to doing a rehab assignment thereafter," Cashman said. NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice before the game against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on May 7, 2025 in New York,... NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice before the game against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on May 7, 2025 in New York, New York. More NewStanton would likely be on the rehab assignment for a week or more, meaning he could be on track for a return in late June assuming this timeline is accurate. The Yankees have been able to remain afloat without Stanton, as they're currently first in the American League East with a record of 31-20. Entering Sunday's play, they're only one game back of the Detroit Tigers for the best record in the AL. Even without Stanton — who is the active MLB leader in home runs with 429 — the Bronx Bombers have lived up to their name, leading the league with 86 home runs and an OPS of .829. More news: Mets' Juan Soto Wanted to Re-Sign With Yankees in Free Agency, Says New York Insider Nevertheless, adding Stanton will be a huge boost, as he's still one of the game's best home run hitters at the age of 35. Last year, across 114 games, Stanton slashed .233/.298/.475 with 27 home runs, 72 RBIs and an OPS of .773. He was even better in the postseason, hitting .273 with seven home runs, 16 RBIs and an OPS of 1.048 across 14 playoff games. He even won the ALCS MVP award. Stanton will be a huge addition to a Yankees lineup that has been thriving behind AL MVP favorite Aaron Judge. Entering Sunday, Judge is slashing .395/485/.759 with 18 home runs, 46 RBIs and an OPS of 1.244. More news: Way Too Early MLB Awards Predictions — MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and More For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giancarlo Stanton's Yankees return still uncertain with no set date to begin rehab assignment
Giancarlo Stanton's return to the New York Yankees lineup is still an uncertainty. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Saturday that the veteran slugger has not yet been scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment. That was approximately 10 days after Stanton had faced live batting practice for the first time since being shut down during spring training due to tendinitis in both elbows. With Stanton not going through a typical spring training preparation for the 2025 season, a minor league rehab assignment will likely be necessary. However, Boone said that he wouldn't require a long rehab in the minors (the maximum allowed for position players is 20 days) because he doesn't play a defensive position. Stanton was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 1 to open up a spot on the Yankees' 40-man roster. That makes him eligible to be activated on May 24. However, the team projected that a mid-June return was more likely after Stanton goes through a ramp-up process expected to take approximately two months. During spring training, Stanton left the Yankees' camp in Tampa to undergo medical tests by team doctors in New York. He also received two rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in both elbows to try accelerating the healing process. Surgery was viewed as a last resort because it would sideline Stanton for three months. Yet if the Yankees had known about Stanton's condition earlier in the offseason, the team might have encouraged that option. Instead, the team didn't know how serious Stanton's condition was until he informed them shortly before spring training, saying he hadn't swung a bat for three to four weeks. In Stanton's absence, the Yankees have gotten a collective .284 average (fourth in MLB) and .987 OPS (second in the league) with 14 doubles, 15 home runs and 30 RBI from the designated hitter spot. Ben Rice has gotten most of the at-bats at DH, batting .250/.348/.529 with 10 doubles, 9 homers and 20 RBI. Rice took grounders at third base before Sunday night's game, raising questions as to whether he could move to another position, perhaps in anticipation of Stanton's return. However, Boone dismissed those notions, saying Rice was "just doing it for fun." The Yankees could use the help at third base, where their collective .203 average and .568 OPS at the position are near the bottom of MLB. Last season, Stanton batted .233 with a .773 OPS, 27 home runs, 20 doubles and 72 RBI in 114 games. He was also impactful during the postseason, hitting seven home runs with a 1.048 OPS. With four of those homers against the Cleveland Guardians, Stanton was named ALCS MVP.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giancarlo Stanton's Yankees return still uncertain with no set date to begin rehab assignment
Giancarlo Stanton's return to the New York Yankees lineup is still an uncertainty. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Saturday that the veteran slugger has not yet been scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment. That was approximately 10 days after Stanton had faced live batting practice for the first time since being shut down during spring training due to tendinitis in both elbows. With Stanton not going through a typical spring training preparation for the 2025 season, a minor league rehab assignment will likely be necessary. However, Boone said that he wouldn't require a long rehab in the minors (the maximum allowed for position players is 20 days) because he doesn't play a defensive position. Stanton was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 1 to open up a spot on the Yankees' 40-man roster. That makes him eligible to be activated on May 24. However, the team projected that a mid-June return was more likely after Stanton goes through a ramp-up process expected to take approximately two months. During spring training, Stanton left the Yankees' camp in Tampa to undergo medical tests by team doctors in New York. He also received two rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in both elbows to try accelerating the healing process. Surgery was viewed as a last resort because it would sideline Stanton for three months. Yet if the Yankees had known about Stanton's condition earlier in the offseason, the team might have encouraged that option. Instead, the team didn't know how serious Stanton's condition was until he informed them shortly before spring training, saying he hadn't swung a bat for three to four weeks. In Stanton's absence, the Yankees have gotten a collective .284 average (fourth in MLB) and .987 OPS (second in the league) with 14 doubles, 15 home runs and 30 RBI from the designated hitter spot. Ben Rice has gotten most of the at-bats at DH, batting .250/.348/.529 with 10 doubles, 9 homers and 20 RBI. Rice took grounders at third base before Sunday night's game, raising questions as to whether he could move to another position, perhaps in anticipation of Stanton's return. However, Boone dismissed those notions, saying Rice was "just doing it for fun." The Yankees could use the help at third base, where their collective .203 average and .568 OPS at the position are near the bottom of MLB. Last season, Stanton batted .233 with a .773 OPS, 27 home runs, 20 doubles and 72 RBI in 114 games. He was also impactful during the postseason, hitting seven home runs with a 1.048 OPS. With four of those homers against the Cleveland Guardians, Stanton was named ALCS MVP.
