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TAMPA — The cosmic event that is <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/10/sports/gerrit-cole-undergoing-tommy-john-surgery-in-yankees-injury-nightmare/">Gerrit Cole’s surgery</a> has eclipsed all other issues facing the Yankees, including a significant one.

The club also has lost its intimidating designated hitter indefinitely and is hosting an open competition for his replacement(s).

With Giancarlo Stanton’s return date unknown, who will be their DH?

“We feel really good about some left-handed options we have for right-handed pitchers,” manager Aaron Boone said of a competition that appears down to three. “Guys that we feel like can be really good hitters for us.”

With Giancarlo Stanton’s return date unknown, who will be the Yankees’ DH?{ai:summary}Gerrit Cole's surgery has overshadowed other pressing concerns for the Yankees, notably the indefinite absence of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton. The team is now exploring options to fill the DH role, with manager Aaron Boone expressing confidence in several left-handed candidates. The competition for Stanton's replacement is narrowing to three players, as the Yankees look to maintain their offensive strength despite the setback. #sports

Yankees’ DH race down to three with Giancarlo Stanton’s return date unknown

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