Yankees suffer another setback as Giancarlo Stanton deals with Tendinitis in both elbows

Another major setback has struck the New York Yankees ugly, with slugger Giancarlo Stanton now set to go on the sidelines with tendinitis in both elbows. This injury adds even more to the litany of health issues concerning the team, darkening their playoff chances even more. Stanton, with raw power and offensive consistency, will not be there in the lineup, leaving a huge hole for the Yankees.The moment he felt a certain level of discomfort and stiffness developing in both elbows, tendinitis was diagnosed. To avoid further strain, the Yankees' medical team decided to put him on the injured list. Tendinitis is an inflammatory response concerning tendons, and very often, it becomes difficult for a player to perform due to a hindered range of motion and power at the plate. When it comes to rating offensive strength, they expect a drop-off without Giancarlo. As one big bat, Giancarlo Stanton has provided nearly half of this team's runs; the other half will be predominantly supplied by Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, and Gleyber Torres. Rial's time in the middle of the order puts extra disadvantages on the Yankees, especially going against top-end pitching rotations.This is not the first time that Giancarlo Stanton has suffered injuries. Having been unable to live up to his share of the bargain as per the play-time guideline for the last couple of seasons, it is an endless list of troubles: hamstring injury, calf strains. With all the constant settlements back-and-forth to the injured list, Stanton has gotten the cherry flags too aggravated to concern the lifetime of a regular player. And as it turns out, the official findings of this tendinitis case are doing nothing to quell that suspicion.With Giancarlo Stanton gone, Aaron Boone will find his duties in dealing with the lineup made a little more intense. The organization will rely mainly on a bunch of players on the depth chart or perhaps some minor league call-ups, but it is next to impossible to duplicate Stanton's offensive production. If the injury drags on, they will certainly see what trades or free-agent options are available. The Yankees will take extreme precautions, allowing Giancarlo Stanton's rehabilitation to proceed without aggravating the condition during recovery. Tendinitis can be an irritating problem that can cause delays in recovery. The organization and the fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery as their postseason hopes depend on it.Also Read: Giancarlo Stanton's future in doubt as Yankees star's injures turn ‘severe in both elbows'