Stanton said he dealt with the condition, which is in both elbows, most of last season — including in October, when he was by far the Yankees’ best offensive performer as they reached the World Series. He said he has not swung a bat in the last “three to four weeks.” It is not clear when he will begin doing so.

Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with significant pain in both of his elbows and is not sure if he will be ready for the New York Yankees' opening day game with the Milwaukee Brewers, he told reporters Monday.

The New York Yankees could be without Giancarlo Stanton for a while as he is dealing with elbow injuries. Could they trade for a crosstown slugger?