THE GIANCARLO STANTON SAGA JUST BECAME WEIRDER

The Yankees’ season is off to a turbulent start, and the uncertainty surrounding Giancarlo Stanton’s elbow issues is only adding to the chaos. Just a day after the devastating news that Gerrit Cole would require Tommy John surgery, the latest on Stanton suggests that his situation isn’t looking much better.

Stanton received his third round of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections on Monday after the first two rounds failed to provide sufficient relief for his elbows. While these shots aren’t expected to produce immediate results, they are meant to accelerate the healing process. However, as explained in UNDERSTANDING GIANCARLO STANTON'S ELBOWS on Bleeding Yankee Blue, PRP treatments don’t always work. The effectiveness can depend on multiple factors—such as the severity of the injury, the way the PRP is prepared and administered, and how the body responds to treatment. If PRP doesn’t work, the next steps could include corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, or ultimately, surgery.

It seems the Yankees are well aware that PRP might not be the solution, yet they continue going through the motions. Many fans and analysts suspect that surgery is inevitable, and some would rather the team be upfront about it rather than sending manager Aaron Boone out daily to provide vague updates.

According to The New York Post, Stanton himself described the injuries in both of his elbows as “severe” on Saturday, admitting he had no timeline for returning to the field or even resuming batting practice. However, he also stated that he didn’t expect to need a season-ending procedure.

That said, believing surgery isn’t necessary and actually avoiding it are two very different things. Given how these situations typically unfold, many are bracing for the worst.

It’s a tough break for Stanton, especially considering his stellar postseason performance last year. Whether or not the Yankees won the World Series, watching him catch fire on the big stage was a thrill. Over 14 games, he hit .273 with 15 hits, seven home runs, 16 RBIs, and nine runs scored—a performance that reminded everyone of his elite talent.

Now, all we can do is wait and see what happens next.