On Saturday evening, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the Houston Astros in Texas.
They are in the middle of a seven-game winning streak, most recently beating the Astros by a score of 12-4 on Friday.
Giancarlo Stanton finished Friday’s victory with one hit and one RBI in three at-bats.
However, he exited early with an injury.
Brendan Kuty of The Athletic wrote (during Friday’s game): “Announcement here is that Giancarlo Stanton left tonight’s game with right lower leg tightness.”
New York Yankees Get Giancarlo Stanton News
GettyGiancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
For Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Stanton is not in the lineup, but he shared a positive update when he met with the media.
Greg Joyce of The New York Post wrote: “Giancarlo Stanton said he feels better than last night, but they’re going to try to get to 24 hours out or tomorrow and then re-evaluate where he’s at and what to do. No tests yet.”
Stanton is currently batting .256 with 23 hits, three home runs, 14 RBI’s, eight runs and one stolen base in 24 games.
Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports added: “Asked if he could pinch-hit tonight, Giancarlo Stanton said he hasn’t tried swinging a bat yet, so he’s not sure. Wasn’t sure if he would even try swinging either.”
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