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The New York Yankees have had two big injuries to their rotation, but they are unlikely to add a pitcher, according to Ken Rosenthal.

The New York Yankees are in desperate need of pitching help following the news of Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery, and this veteran on a stacked NL rival could help fill the void.

Since joining the Yankees, Stanton has dealt with repeated injury concerns. Still, when he is healthy, he's a critical source of power and stability in the middle of the team's lineup. A prolonged absence would severely impact an already depleted roster.

The New York Yankees could look to reunite with veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo as a replacement for Giancarlo Stanton.

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.