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While the Mets engage in lineup strategizing, the New York Yankees face pressing issues with star player Giancarlo Stanton. Reports of Stanton grappling with "tennis elbow" in both arms paint a grim picture of his readiness for the start of the season. As Stanton has historically proven to be a remarkable postseason performer, fans and analysts alike worry about the impact of this injury on the Yankees' chances, especially since he has not been able to swing a bat for several weeks.