The New York Yankees are dealing with a few potentially big problems: They need help at third base; they're concerned about Giancarlo Stanton's elbow injury; and they have a disgruntled starting pitcher in Marcus Stroman.

With third base already a concern when camp opened, Giancarlo Stanton reported with tennis elbows after managing the injuries for most of last season. The reveal put the designated hitter’s availability for Opening Day in jeopardy right away,

The Yankees are in backup-plan mode with designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton now officially beginning the regular season on the injured list.

It was the expectation when the DH arrived with the rest of the Yankees' position players on Feb. 16 with inflammation in both elbows.

George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa is quiet on Wednesday. The New York Yankees have a day off from Grapefruit League action. It's a good time to assess the Yankees ' projected roster three weeks into spring training 2025 and three weeks away from Opening Day.

While there is still so much uncertainty surrounding the elbow issues forcing New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton to begin the 2025 season on the injured list, a potential timeline for return is starting to take shape.

The New York Yankees announced on March 1 that Giancarlo Stanton will miss the start of the regular season with injuries in both elbows.

The Yankees' lineup will be significantly lacking at the beginning of the 2025 season. To fill that hole, they could consider signing a veteran power hitter.

That's because the Yankees will be looking for a reliable option to replace Giancarlo Stanton, whose monster postseason heled drive the Bombers to the World Series. It's unclear how long Stanton will be out, as he is dealing with issues in both elbows, what manager Aaron Boone called something like, "tennis elbow."