TAMPA, Fla. — Giancarlo Stanton wasn’t at his Yankees clubhouse locker on Sunday before, during or after any of the three media availabilities. The oft-injured slugger who’s in an indefinite holding pattern due to tennis elbow in both arms wasn’t at Steinbrenner Field or his Tampa residence.

The New York Yankees seem likely to be without a five-time All-Star for an extended period and could turn to this player as a substitute.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton’s elbow injuries may be worse than initially thought. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Stanton is battling discomfort in both elbows. Boone said the ailment dates back to last season.

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.

Giancarlo Stanton has not swung a bat in three to four weeks and it remains to be seen when he will do so again. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features,

The New York Yankees are keeping busy while dealing with star designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton’s latest injury. Stanton is currently battling discomfort in both elbows, and it’s unclear if he’ll be ready for Opening Day. The five-time All-Star told reporters Monday he hadn’t swung a bat in nearly a month.

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

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