“A Tradition Like No Other..”: Brutal Injury Update on $325 Million All-Star Hurts New York Yankees Fans

Baseball is a fast-paced and physically demanding sport, hence, making injuries an unfortunate yet inevitable part of the game. However much inevitable an injury can be, whenever it happens, it wreaks havoc on the entire team as they lose their crucial player. And now, after having played 15 games of the regular season, the MLB franchise New York Yankees has their designated hitter, Giancarlo Stanton, going on the injured list.

Apparently, Stanton has suffered a hamstring strain and left Saturday’s game after hitting a double against the Minnesota Twins. However, it seems like considering Stanton’s career in the Bronx, the Yankees fanbase, after having a good couple of weeks, was waiting for another shoe (injury update) to drop. 

New York Yankees fans are hurt 

Ever since Stanton signed the 13-year-long contract with the Bronx Bombers for $325 million, the designated hitter has suffered multiple injuries, stopping him from playing to his full potential. And a big star like Stanton, absent from the team even for a short while, has an adverse effect on the team. However, the team is not only the one that gets affected by losing such an important player but also the fans. 

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Therefore, this brutal injury update, which will keep the slugger on the injured list for at least ten days has the Yankees fans upset about the team’s future. It is because, after last season’s subpar play, the fanbase was looking forward to having a fantastic season this year. 

And this update has once again crushed the hopes of the Yankees fans of having a championship-winning season. 

What are fans saying about the crucial player being on the injured list?

Moments after this news went up on Twitter, fans started pouring out their feelings about Stanton once again getting heart. While doing so, they are also letting their anger out of being tired of watching the player regularly get injured. Hence, they are also criticizing the slugger for staying injured when his presence is necessary for the team. 

Following are some of the fans’ reactions to Stanton’s injury update. 

Fans are hurt and saying that it was about time news like this popped up. Meanwhile, there is one fan saying that him getting on the IL is no surprising news for the fans. 

What do you think will happen with the Yankees without Stanton on the roster? Let us know in the comments below!

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