Giancarlo Stanton’s injury problems are continuing, even on rehab assignments this time.
Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Stanton will be shut down for 7-10 days after suffering a left calf strain that is somehow believed to be the result of a hit by pitch suffered on a rehab assignment.
Giancarlo Stanton has a left calf strain and will be shut down for 7-10 days, Aaron Boone said. Stanton believes the calf strain is the result of a HBP.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) May 22, 2019
I can’t explain how a hit by pitch would cause a calf strain. Neither could Boone.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) May 22, 2019
Stanton hasn’t played since March 31 due to a biceps injury and had been working toward a return. He simply cannot catch a break right now, but hopefully this won’t delay his return too long.