Giancarlo Stanton has appeared in 24 games for the Yankees this season after playing in 77 games last year. Sarah Stier / Getty ImagesAug. 22, 2026 Updated 12:56 pm EDTNEW YORK — The possibility that Giancarlo Stanton will not play another game for the New York Yankees has become more real.Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced on Saturday morning that Stanton sustained a moderate left calf strain while rehabbing from two calf strains in his right leg.Boone said Stanton sustained the injury while running the bases earlier in the week. They have not yet ruled him out for the season, but it doesn’t seem likely that there will be enough time for the slugger to return.“We’re at a point in the calendar where it gets challenging,” Boone admitted. “You all know how bad he wants to be on that field and contributing to a championship. Obviously, that’s disappointing. Hopefully we just continue working to get him right and healthy.”Where old Yankee Stadium once stood, a decrepit park remainsSam Blum and Johnny SweetStanton has been out since April 24, which is when he initially injured his right calf while jogging to second base on a walk. He then sustained an additional calf strain in the same leg, but in a different spot, while rehabbing from the initial strain.Injuries have derailed Stanton’s career with the Yankees. He has been on the injured list every season since 2019.“He’s in the trenches as much as he can be,” Boone said. “I admire him so much (for) who he is and the way he goes about things. The same rings true for everyone in that room. They look up to him. They respect him. When he speaks, you listen. It means a lot to him to be able to do this. He understands who he is and what he means when he’s in there. He has the utmost respect and admiration of everyone in that room.”When everyone is healthy, the Yankees already have a roster crunch with players who should be getting designated-hitter at-bats, including Ben Rice and Aaron Judge. The Yankees’ acquisition of Luis Garcia Jr. at the deadline has proven shrewd, since it allows Rice to continue getting at-bats as the Yankees’ DH.The Yankees owe Stanton $15 million in 2027.Aug 22, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms