Giancarlo Stanton returned to play on June 25, 2019 against the Toronto Blue Jays after missing all of April, May and most of June with a shoulder problem that started in late March. Unfortunately, the Yankees outfielder and former National League MVP injured his knee while sliding into third base.

Stanton had an MRI interpreted as a Posterior Cruciate Ligament (or PCL) sprain in his knee. Sprains heal naturally except for some complete ruptures. With mild and moderate sprains, the structure of the joint is solid. In many cases return to play depends on being comfortable and mobile enough to be effective.

Stanton has been placed on the 10 day Injury List. However, it is likely that he will miss the entire month of July. Due to injuries, Stanton has only played nine games this season.