Yankees' $22 million Giancarlo Stanton contract is one of MLB's worst

Giancarlo Stanton is one of the top postseason performers of the last decade, but he's rarely healthy. Stanton's injuries have piled up over the years, and the New York Yankees can never assume that he will play over 100 games. The five-time All-Star will not come remotely close to 100 regular-season games played in 2026. Multiple calf strains have kept Stanton off the field since April. He will not surpass his 77 appearances from 2025 either. That's why Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter listed Stanton's contract as one of the worst in the Majors. Stanton's contract is one of MLB's worst"However, he has not played since April 24 after suffering a calf strain and then a setback in his recovery in June," Reuter wrote. "He has resumed running and taking batting practice as he looks to return for