Yankees slugger Stanton takes batting practice as he continues recovery from elbow issues
- Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees designated hitter, took outdoor batting practice with teammates Tuesday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
- This marked a step in his recovery from tennis elbow issues that sidelined him since spring training began.
- Stanton had previously hit indoors, often using a pitching robot, but this was his first time hitting outside on the field without setbacks.
- He stated his elbows "are getting better" but the team has not set a timetable for his return to the lineup.
- He will likely need a minor league rehab assignment before playing in major league games again.
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Yankees slugger Stanton takes batting practice as he continues recovery from elbow issues
CLEVELAND — New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton took batting practice with teammates on Tuesday as he continues to recover from elbow issues. Stanton took swings before the game at Progressive Field as the Yankees prepared for the middle game of their series against the Guardians. While Stanton has been working behind the scenes, this was the first time he has taken outdoor batting practice. Manager Aaron Boone did not mention anything ab…
Stanton joins Yankees mates for batting practice
New York Yankees veteran designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, 35, out since his team's World Series loss in October, took batting practice with his teammates on Tuesday in Cleveland as he continues to recover from tendinitis in both elbows.

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton takes batting practice as he continues recovery from elbow issues
CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton took batting practice with teammates on Tuesday as he continues to recover from elbow issues.
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