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Giancarlo Stanton’s Secret Romance? Rumors Swirl Around Yankees Star and Team Doctor
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By [JOYCE] – The Athletic
For much of the 2025 MLB season, Giancarlo Stanton’s name has dominated headlines — but not always for his towering home runs. This time, whispers swirling through the Bronx locker room suggest that Stanton, the Yankees’ veteran slugger, might be hitting it off romantically with someone much closer to the team than anyone could have imagined.
Multiple sources, including a gossip Instagram account that focuses on New York athletes, claim Stanton has been quietly dating one of the Yankees’ own sports doctors — the very specialist credited with helping him rebound from the hamstring injury that nearly derailed his year.
While neither Stanton nor the Yankees organization has officially commented on the rumors, the story has sent shockwaves through Yankees Nation. According to the Instagram post that first sparked the frenzy, Stanton and the unidentified doctor were seen dining discreetly at a low-key Italian restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Witnesses claim they looked “comfortable, laughing, and clearly close.”
A Hidden Love Story?
If the rumors hold any truth, the relationship represents more than just a celebrity romance — it may have played a crucial role in Stanton’s decision-making this season.
A source close to the team, speaking under condition of anonymity, revealed that earlier this year Stanton had been considering shutting down his season to undergo surgery for a persistent hamstring issue. The same source alleges it was the team doctor who convinced him to continue his rehabilitation instead — a choice that may have changed both his career and the Yankees’ playoff hopes.
“She was the one who kept telling him he could come back strong if he just stayed the course,” the source said. “She pushed him to believe he wasn’t finished.”
For Stanton, who has struggled in recent years with a string of injuries and criticism from fans, the potential emotional support may have been invaluable. The big slugger has looked noticeably more relaxed during interviews and, since returning to the lineup, has shown flashes of the power that made him a superstar.
Fans React
Online, reaction has been predictably explosive. Some fans are excited about the possibility, praising Stanton for finding someone who “kept him grounded and pushed him forward.” Others wonder about the potential ethical implications of a player dating someone on the team’s medical staff.
One Reddit user summed it up succinctly: “This is like a sports soap opera. I’m here for it.”
Meanwhile, on X (formerly Twitter), memes featuring silhouette shots of a couple with captions like “Who’s Stanton’s Mystery Woman?” have racked up thousands of likes. On Instagram, fan accounts speculate about the identity of the doctor, though no name has been confirmed.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond the tabloid appeal, the rumor points to a deeper truth about the pressures professional athletes face. Injuries, intense scrutiny, and the mental toll of high-stakes competition can wear anyone down — even someone as physically imposing as Stanton.
If the relationship is real, it’s a window into how human connection can influence decisions that shape careers. For Yankees fans, it’s a reminder that the heroes they cheer for are people first — with vulnerabilities and private lives that sometimes intersect dramatically with their performance on the field.
No Official Word… Yet
For now, Yankees brass has stayed silent. When asked, manager Aaron Boone offered no comment, pivoting instead to Stanton’s recent at-bats. Stanton himself has deflected personal questions, focusing on “helping the team win.”
Still, the rumor mill churns. And whether true or not, it’s clear that Stanton’s story this season is about far more than just baseball.
In the Bronx, as October looms, fans wait for clarity — and perhaps a happy ending both on and off the field.