Giancarlo Stanton Not Ready to Return From IL on May 7

Giancarlo Stanton was not ready to return from the injured list on May 7, and the Yankees are still waiting on their designated hitter while he deals with a calf injury. The update arrived as the club capped off another strong series, but Stanton stayed on the sideline.

Stanton Holds on the IL

Stanton’s status was the clearest piece of the Yankees’ injury picture on May 7. He remained unavailable because of the calf issue, leaving the lineup without one of its regular power bats while the club continued moving through the series.

The timing adds weight to the update. New York kept collecting results, but Stanton’s absence means the team is still managing day-to-day availability around a hitter it has not been able to plug back in yet.

Dominguez’s Early Exit

Jasson Dominguez left the first inning after colliding with the left field scoreboard panel in Yankee Stadium while robbing Brandon Nimmo of an extra-base hit. He went through concussion tests that came back negative, but Aaron Boone said Dominguez suffered an AC sprain in his shoulder that will keep him out for a few weeks.

That injury added another layer to the Yankees’ update. Ben Rice was kept out for a fourth straight game, and Jose Caballero did not start on May 7 before getting into the game later in the day.

For the Yankees, the immediate task is simple: keep producing while Stanton stays out and Dominguez heals. The roster is still workable, but the injuries are stacking up around a lineup that has to keep absorbing short-term absences without losing pace.