Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University, and he has bylines at NBA Analysis Network and RotoWire.

With Opening Day just over three weeks away, the Yankees will start the season without two key players: designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and starting pitcher Luis Gil.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman disclosed that slugger Giancarlo Stanton received a second round of PRP injections in his elbows and is expected to rejoin the team at spring training facilities this weekend.

Four months later, one of several questions surrounding the defending American League champions this spring: When will we see him in the batter's box again? On Saturday, the Yankees announced Stanton will begin the season on the injured list with elbow injuries.

The New York Yankees need to fill Luis Gil's role in the pitching rotation after the righty went down with an arm injury.

DJ LeMahieu and Luis Gil will likely face lengthy absences, so where should the New York Yankees look to replace them?