NEW YORK — Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton left Saturday night’s 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves because of left hamstring tightness and is scheduled to undergo imaging Sunday to determine the severity of the injury.

Stanton doubled off the center-field wall in the fourth inning and winced when he rounded third base on Gleyber Torres’ double. Stanton scored to give New York a 4-1 lead.

“He just came to me after that and said he needed to come out,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “So we’ll see what we’ve got.”

Trent Grisham pinch hit for Stanton leading off the sixth.

Stanton appeared to be walking gingerly as he exited the locker room.

“He’s in pretty good spirits,” Boone said. “Obviously he’s dealt with these kind of things in the past. So hopefully it’s not something that keeps him down too long.”

Stanton played in 69 of the Yankees’ first 79 games this season — none in the field — and is hitting .246 with 18 homers and 45 RBIs. The active leader in home runs with 420, he is in the midst of his healthiest season with the Yankees since he played in 158 games in 2018, his first after he was acquired from Miami.

Stanton arrived in spring training slimmer after missing 266 games the previous five seasons due to a strained right biceps and strained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee (2019), strained left hamstring (2020), strained left quadriceps (2021), right ankle inflammation and left Achilles tendinitis (2022) and a strained left hamstring (2023).

“He’s been such a force for this offence,” said Aaron Judge, who hit his major league-leading 28th homer in the first inning. “Hitting the homers, coming up clutch with guys on base — that’s a big part of his game. Hopefully, we get some good news.”

On August 8, 2021, Giancarlo Stanton of the New York Yankees was forced to exit a game against the Seattle Mariners due to tightness in his left hamstring. The injury occurred in the bottom of the third inning when Stanton was running to first base after hitting a ground ball. He immediately pulled up and grabbed at his hamstring before being taken out of the game.

Hamstring injuries are common among athletes, especially in sports that involve running and sudden bursts of speed like baseball. The hamstring is a group of three muscles located at the back of the thigh that play a crucial role in running, jumping, and other explosive movements. When these muscles become tight or strained, it can result in pain, weakness, and limited range of motion.

In Stanton’s case, the tightness in his left hamstring likely occurred due to overexertion or improper warm-up before the game. It is important for athletes to properly stretch and warm up their muscles before engaging in physical activity to prevent injuries like hamstring strains.

The severity of Stanton’s injury is still unknown, but hamstring tightness can range from a mild strain to a more serious tear. Treatment for hamstring injuries typically involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), as well as physical therapy to help strengthen the muscles and improve flexibility.

Stanton’s absence from the Yankees lineup will be felt, as he is a key player known for his power hitting and offensive prowess. The team will need to rely on other players to step up in his absence and continue to compete for a playoff spot in the competitive American League East division.

Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports, but with proper care and rehabilitation, athletes like Giancarlo Stanton can recover and return to the field stronger than ever. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Stanton’s condition and hoping for a speedy recovery so that he can rejoin his teammates and help lead the Yankees to victory.