Yankees' bad news: 456-homer MVP Stanton injured in rehab, fireball lefty also hurt

The New York Yankees' injury-plagued season has taken another grim turn with the likely season-ending injury of slugger Giancarlo Stanton. Manager Aaron Boone announced that the 36-year-old power hitter sustained a moderate left calf strain during a running drill while attempting to rehab a previous right calf injury.

Stanton, a former MVP known for his prodigious home runs, has had a difficult season, appearing in only 24 games. He was batting .256 with three home runs and 14 RBIs before landing on the injured list. Boone acknowledged that Stanton will now be rehabbing two injuries simultaneously, making a return this season highly improbable, though the team is not ruling out any possibilities.

The Yankees' woes did not end there. Starting pitcher Ryan Weathers, a key contributor this season, was removed from his start against the Toronto Blue Jays after just 3.1 innings. He allowed eight hits and two runs. Reports indicate Weathers experienced discomfort in his left forearm and is scheduled for examination on August 24.

These setbacks occurred as the Yankees lost to the Blue Jays 4-3, snapping their recent five-game winning streak. The team has been battling a series of injuries throughout the season, further testing their depth and resilience.

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Stanton will now be rehabbing both injuries simultaneously. While it will be challenging to return at this point in time, the team does not rule out any possibilities and hopes he can recover and return to the team.