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The New York Yankees\u2019 lineup continues to take hits. With Juan Soto bolting to the New York Mets after one season in the Bronx, the Yankees could be without another top slugger for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

Giancarlo Stanton \u2014 who hit 27 home runs last season \u2014 is currently shut down as he\u2019s dealing with tennis elbow in both elbows. It\u2019s just the latest in a litany of injuries the five-time All-Star has dealt with in recent years. Over the last three seasons, he hasn\u2019t played in more than 114 games.<\/p>\n

On top of that, Stanton is currently not in camp due to a personal issue, and it\u2019s not known when he will return.<\/p>\n

With the probability rising that Stanton won\u2019t be ready for Opening Day and that an injured list stint could be on the horizon, the Yankees have reached out to a six-time All-Star currently without a team.<\/p>\n

Related: Jasson Dominguez\u2019s struggles in New York Yankees spring training may force rare win-win trade with New York Mets<\/strong><\/p>\n

MLB insider: New York Yankees touched base with free-agent slugger J.D. Martinez<\/h2>\n

New York Post\u2019s Jon Heyman reports the Yankees have had \u201csome contact with\u201d J.D. Martinez\u2019s representatives amid Stanton\u2019s latest injury.<\/p>\n

The veteran is currently unsigned after spending 2024 with the New York Mets, where he hit 16 home runs while posting a .725 OPS and 106 OPS+.<\/p>\n

It makes sense for the Yankees to check in on Martinez, who is just two years removed from an All-Star berth. He\u2019s a right-handed hitter who still has some pop left in his bat and could adequately fill in for Stanton while he is out. However, he is a designated hitter only at this point in his career and would not play the field.<\/p>\n

Martinez \u2014 who made $12 million last year \u2014 also wouldn\u2019t cost much to sign as New York\u2019s estimated luxury tax payroll sits at $305.1 million for 2025, according to FanGraphs. That\u2019s $4 million above the highest tax threshold, meaning the Yankees will be taxed 110% for every dollar overage.<\/p>\n

Over 14 seasons, Martinez has put up impressive numbers, cranking out 331 home runs while posting an .863 OPS and 131 OPS+.<\/p>\n

Related:\u00a0MLB insider suggests New York Yankees done making pricey additions for foreseeable future: \u2018They have no loot left\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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