Yankees Face Setback as Cody Bellinger Joins Injured List

WHO:

NY Post - Cody Bellinger, a three-time All-Star outfielder for the New York Yankees.

Newsweek - The New York Yankees organization.

WHAT:

Fox News - Bellinger had more tests on Monday in New York that revealed the extent of the injury.

Fox News - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "The strength stuff, explosive stuff he’s doing in the weight room has been very good," referring to Giancarlo Stanton's progress.

Fox News - Boone mentioned that Stanton is continuing with his running progression.

Fox News - Left-hander Carlos Rodon is coming back from elbow inflammation, and right-hander Clarke Schmidt had Tommy John surgery a year ago.

Fox News - Bellinger felt tightness in his hamstring while rounding first on a double in the eighth inning on Saturday night.

Fox News - Bellinger was the MVP of the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia.

Fox News - The Yankees trail AL East-leading Tampa Bay by three games going into Monday's action.

Fox News - The Yankees trail AL East-leading Tampa Bay by 2 1/2 games.

Fox News - Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

Fox News - Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he got hurt running the bases during a 3-1 win at Philadelphia.

Fox News - Bellinger is batting .259 with 11 homers and 53 RBIs in 102 games this season.

Fox News - Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees last winter for $162.5 million over five years.

Sportskeeda - The Yankees' offensive struggles escalated over the weekend after Bellinger was placed on the injured list due to a hamstring injury.

NY Post - The Yankees' trade deadline needs have shifted, with their main target areas now including bullpen, catcher, and possibly a starter.

Sportskeeda - The Yankees' offensive struggles escalated after Bellinger was placed on the injured list.

NY Post - Cody Bellinger has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring strain.

Newsweek - Bellinger is expected to be out for four to six weeks.

WHERE:

Newsweek - The New York Yankees are based in New York.

WHEN:

Newsweek - Bellinger was placed on the injured list on an unspecified date.

WHY:

Fox News - Manager Aaron Boone stated, "We’ve had some tough injuries to some really important people," referring to the impact of injuries on the team.

NY Post - The Yankees are facing mounting injury woes, contributing to their offensive difficulties.

Sportskeeda - The Yankees are facing mounting injury woes, contributing to their offensive difficulties.

NY Post - The injury is part of a series of setbacks for the Yankees.

HOW:

Fox News - Max Schuemann started in left field for the series opener against the White Sox, with Spencer Jones in center, who was brought up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre when Bellinger was placed on the IL, and Jasson Dominguez in right.

Fox News - Left-hander Carlos Rodon and right-hander Clarke Schmidt are both expected to throw again this week.

Fox News - Max Schuemann started in left field for the series opener against the White Sox, with Spencer Jones in center and Jasson Dominguez in right.

Newsweek - Bellinger was placed on the injured list as a result of a hamstring strain.

In New York, tests conducted on Monday revealed the extent of Cody Bellinger's injury. Meanwhile, Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that Giancarlo Stanton is making good progress with his strength training and is continuing his running progression. Additionally, Boone mentioned that left-hander Carlos Rodon is recovering from elbow inflammation, while right-hander Clarke Schmidt is still on the mend after undergoing Tommy John surgery a year ago.