New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has been placed on the injured list for the eighth time in six seasons after straining his left hamstring during Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 34-year-old former MVP exited the game after doubling off the center-field wall in the fourth inning and wincing when rounding third base on a teammate's double. Stanton is scheduled to undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism that Stanton's spirits were high following the injury, but acknowledged that the slugger is expected to miss at least 10 days. Stanton has a history of injuries, having missed 38% of games in the past five seasons due to various ailments.
