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Yankees' Cody Bellinger to Miss 4-6 Weeks with Hamstring Strain

7/28/2026

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Summary

Bellinger Goes IL

Cody Bellinger was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain after a double on July 25, 2026.
He could be out 4-to-6 weeks and was batting .259 with 11 homers and 53 RBIs in 102 games.
Aaron Boone recalled Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Bellinger.
The Yankees, still missing Aaron Judge (rib) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf), may target Lane Thomas before the Aug 3 deadline.

Summary

Bellinger Leads Defense

Cody Bellinger posted the league-best 19 defensive runs saved this season, the highest total among all major-league outfielders.
He was named the Most Valuable Player of the All-Star Game on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia.
Bellinger re-signed with New York last winter on a five-year, $162.5 million contract.
Despite his offensive slump, he had not recorded a home run in the month preceding his injury.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 MLB introduced a seven-day concussion list while keeping the ten-day injured list that removes players from the 26-man active roster, a shift that speeds midseason roster moves. That framework allowed the New York Yankees to react quickly when Cody Bellinger entered the IL on July 25, 2026, prompting replacement considerations before the August 3 deadline.

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Bellinger Goes IL

Cody Bellinger was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain after a double on July 25, 2026.
He could be out 4-to-6 weeks and was batting .259 with 11 homers and 53 RBIs in 102 games.
Aaron Boone recalled Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Bellinger.
The Yankees, still missing Aaron Judge (rib) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf), may target Lane Thomas before the Aug 3 deadline.

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