The New York Yankees are 18 games into the season and to no one’s surprise, Giancarlo Stanton was already placed on the Injured List with a hamstring injury. Stanton is expected to miss three to four weeks with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. With Stanton’s absence, this has allowed one slugger to step up and take his role.
First basemen/designated hitter Mike Ford has been called upon to take Stanton’s role as the DH. In eight games played so far this season, Ford is 5-22 with one homer. Last season, Ford appeared in 50 games and batted .