Stanton said he dealt with the condition, which is in both elbows, most of last season — including in October, when he was by far the Yankees’ best offensive performer as they reached the World Series. He said he has not swung a bat in the last “three to four weeks.” It is not clear when he will begin doing so.

Giancarlo Stanton is out with injured elbows and his return date is uncertain. However, the Yankees might have found the right candidate.

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is one of a few players not at full strength early into spring training.

Asked if his elbows got worse during the offseason, Stanton replied, “The pain was very high in general.” While he declined to say exactly when or how the issues first flared up, the two elbows began hurting about two months apart.

Slugging DH Giancarlo Stanton managed through tendinitis in both elbows last season as he helped power the Yankees to a World Series appearance. After a short offseason window, Stanton is still dealing with elbow pain,

Giancarlo Stanton faces fresh tendinitis woes in both elbows, raising questions about whether he can surpass 28 home runs this year, despite his renowned power.

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