{"id":425966,"date":"2023-05-31T20:49:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T20:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/?p=425966"},"modified":"2023-06-01T23:23:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T23:23:35","slug":"new-york-yankees-news-giancarlo-stanton-josh-donaldson-set-to-return-after-the-hamstring-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/new-york-yankees-news-giancarlo-stanton-josh-donaldson-set-to-return-after-the-hamstring-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Yankees News: Giancarlo Stanton &#038; Josh Donaldson Set To Return After The Hamstring Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson, two New York Yankees sluggers, are both close to beginning a rehab assignment.<\/p>\n<p>The starting lineup for the New York Yankees could soon return to full strength.<\/p>\n<h2>Giancarlo Stanton &amp; Josh Donaldson Set To Return After The Injury<\/h2>\n<p>To recover from their individual hamstring injuries, Josh Donaldson and Giancarlo Stanton must do so without experiencing any setbacks.<\/p>\n<p>Before the game Donaldson, who played third base for nine innings, was optimistic that \u201cI\u2019m gonna be flying out to LA the next day or so\u201d if Tuesday went well, and he finished 1-for-4 with a single.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today, the Yankees made the following roster moves:<br \/>\u2022 Returned from rehab and reinstated INF Josh Donaldson (#28) and OF\/DH Giancarlo Stanton (#27) from the 10-day injured list.<br \/>\u2022 Returned from rehab and reinstated RHP Tommy Kahnle (#41) from the 60-day injured list.<br \/>\u2022\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Yankees (@Yankees) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Yankees\/status\/1664338416585023512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giancarlo Stanton could still come off the IL in time for this weekend&#39;s Dodgers series<\/p>\n<p>It &quot;depends on how he gets through today and tomorrow&quot;, per <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BryanHoch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BryanHoch<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3R6YRsGG38\">pic.twitter.com\/3R6YRsGG38<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Talkin&#39; Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TalkinYanks\/status\/1663695029955641352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Stanton, who served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk, was more reserved, saying he\u2019s gonna \u201cget through today and go from there.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giancarlo Stanton with his hardest-hit ball of the night here but will likely finish 0-for-3 with a walk. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NjE6oig5Ua\">pic.twitter.com\/NjE6oig5Ua<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Greg Johnson (@gregp_j) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gregp_j\/status\/1663698926526947328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Two encouraging injury reports on OF\/DH Giancarlo Stanton and 3B Josh Donaldson were sent to the New York Yankees. According to MLB.com, Stanton, who is slated to undergo a rehab assignment, is aiming for an early to mid-June return. His rehab assignment is anticipated to begin around May 29th.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giancarlo Stanton is flying to Los Angeles with Josh Donaldson and Tommy Kahnle for the Dodgers series beginning Friday, per <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BryanHoch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BryanHoch<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nZkne7dZbD\">pic.twitter.com\/nZkne7dZbD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Talkin&#39; Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TalkinYanks\/status\/1664039153850281986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nAccording to MLB.com, Aaron Boone hasn&#8217;t ruled out Donaldson making a May 29th comeback from his injury. However, making a comeback on June 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers is reportedly more likely.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giancarlo Stanton was asked how anxious he is to rejoin the Yankees&#39; lineup:<\/p>\n<p>&quot;They&#39;re going off. It&#39;s fun to watch, of course I want to be a part of it&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YGALDtCXAs\">pic.twitter.com\/YGALDtCXAs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/snyyankees\/status\/1663663059355725824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He hadn&#8217;t faced live pitching since getting hurt, with hitting off a machine being the closest he had been until Tuesday&#8217;s game.<\/p>\n<p>On April 15, Stanton hurt his hamstring while accelerating to second base after hitting a double. He explained that the importance to the rehab assignment was to &#8220;get some games under my belt or some at-bats, at least,&#8221; since this was a necessary step in regaining his timing.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A walk for Giancarlo Stanton in his first plate appearance for Somerset <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NXX1FHlrs2\">pic.twitter.com\/NXX1FHlrs2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/snyyankees\/status\/1663673303276441608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Incoming fans who don\u2019t realize shifting to the 60 day doesn\u2019t reset the clock and that this means nothing for Rodon\u2019s timeline.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sully (@Sullyhabs5) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sullyhabs5\/status\/1664347335579557892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With a more defined route for Stanton&#8217;s return to the lineup, the 33-year-old will start as designated hitter with the intention of ultimately recording time in the outfield, a position that would benefit Stanton due to the movement, according to the manager.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Josh Donaldson 458-foot home run \ud83d\ude33 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5u3NMTkh0p\">pic.twitter.com\/5u3NMTkh0p<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Talkin&#39; Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TalkinYanks\/status\/1662908582738681858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The return of Giancarlo Stanton will be crucial for New York. He possesses tremendous power, which aids in providing Aaron Judge with the necessary protection in the lineup. Stanton&#8217;s future success will depend on his ability to stay healthy after his comeback. The slugger has regrettably struggled with injuries over the years, so the Yankees may decide to use him more at designated hitter when he returns.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Meanwhile Josh Donaldson is hitting 106.9 MPH doubles <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/llpqPOke8K\">pic.twitter.com\/llpqPOke8K<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Talkin&#39; Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TalkinYanks\/status\/1662884301367660544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With Gleyber Torres starting most games at second base and Anthony Rizzo continuing to play first base, DJ LeMahieu has filled in as the regular third baseman since Donaldson&#8217;s injury, when he was batting just.125 with just two singles and one home run in 16 at-bats.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Josh Donaldson says the plan is for him to join the Yankees for the Dodgers series beginning Friday, per <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrendanKutyNJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BrendanKutyNJ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PU7sTxLlbb\">pic.twitter.com\/PU7sTxLlbb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Talkin&#39; Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TalkinYanks\/status\/1663639741860831234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>However, Donaldson does not expect any more stress or significance with each at-bat than usual.<\/p>\n<p>Although Josh Donaldson&#8217;s comeback won&#8217;t have exactly the same effect as Stanton&#8217;s, it shouldn&#8217;t be disregarded either. Although Donaldson is no longer an MVP-caliber player, the seasoned third baseman still has the ability to influence events on the field. His inclusion in the lineup gives the Yankees more depth overall.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"New York Knicks News: Jalen Brunson Slams Teammate Josh Hart For \u2018Breast Milk\u2019 Tweet, Later On Unfollows Him\" href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/new-york-knicks-news-jalen-brunson-slams-teammate-josh-hart-for-breast-milk-tweet-later-on-unfollows-him\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">New York Knicks News: Jalen Brunson Slams Teammate Josh Hart For \u2018Breast Milk\u2019 Tweet, Later On Unfollows Him<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson, two New York Yankees sluggers, are both close to beginning a rehab assignment. The starting lineup for the New York Yankees could soon return to full strength. Giancarlo Stanton &amp; Josh Donaldson Set To Return After The Injury To recover from their individual hamstring injuries, Josh Donaldson and Giancarlo Stanton [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":425967,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[1616,8900,8898,8899,8901,955,8903,8902,2221,3957],"class_list":["post-425966","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb","tag-giancarlo-stanton","tag-giancarlo-stanton-injury","tag-giancarlo-stanton-josh-donaldson","tag-giancarlo-stanton-news","tag-giancarlo-stanton-rehab","tag-josh-donaldson","tag-josh-donaldson-injury","tag-josh-donaldson-news","tag-mlb-news","tag-yankees-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=425966"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/425966\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/425967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=425966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=425966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=425966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}