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 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.

Slumps are part of baseball, is how the saying goes. But goodness, this one’s a beast. Not even designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, refurbished elbows and all, could make a difference in a 1-0, 11-inning loss to the Angels on Monday night.