TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will begin the season on the injured list because of elbow injuries.
Stanton has received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows, according to the New York Post. The 2017 NL MVP has been away from the team while dealing with a personal matter, but he is expected to rejoin the Yankees in Tampa in the next week.
The 35-year-old Stanton hit .233 with 27 homers and 72 RBIs in 114 games last season. He had seven homers and 16 RBIs in 14 post-season games and was the ALCS MVP when the Yankees eliminated the Cleveland Guardians.
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