Update: X-rays were negative on Stanton’s left wrist, and he’s listed as day-to-day.
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Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was lifted from Sunday’s Grapefruit League game against the Mets after taking a Chris Schwinden pitch off his left hand. According to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post, he has been diagnosed with a contusion.
Stanton, who played the 2010 and 2011 seasons under the name Mike, was appearing in his fourth Grapefruit League game. Including Sunday’s one at-bat, he’s 2-for-9 this spring with an RBI and three strikeouts.
The Marlins could give him a few days off as a precautionary measure. And if X-rays confirm the initial diagnosis (a bruise), his ability to be at full strength for the start of the regular season will be unaffected.
Stanton, 22, slugged 34 home runs and registered a cool .893 OPS in 150 games last year.
