# New York Yankees player injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-yankees-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-20T15:39:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The New York Yankees have faced significant roster challenges due to a series of injuries to key players during their American League East campaign.

In late July, outfielder Cody Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list following a left hamstring strain sustained during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. At the time, the team was already managing absences from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. To address the roster vacancy, the Yankees recalled Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

By mid-August, the team continued to manage multiple health issues. Outfielder Cody Bellinger, recovering from a grade 2 hamstring strain, began performing light outfield drills. On the pitching staff, right-handed pitcher Kervin Castro was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow neuritis, leading to the call-up of Bradley Hanner from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Other pitchers, including Clarke Schmidt, Luis Gil, and Carlos Rodon, remained in various stages of rehabilitation for shoulder or elbow issues.

By August 20, Bellinger commenced a minor league rehab assignment with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, marking his first return to game action since his July 25 injury. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that if Bellinger completes the assignment without setbacks, the team aims to activate him for the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium this Sunday. The club plans to monitor his defensive movement and running ability to ensure he can handle a full workload.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Cody Bellinger begins rehab assignment for New York Yankees

Cody Bellinger has started a Triple-A rehab assignment with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, aiming for a potential Sunday return to the New York Yankees lineup.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cody-bellinger-begins-rehab-assignment-for-new-york-yankees

### 2026-08-11: New York Yankees manage multiple injuries to Bellinger and Castro

The New York Yankees face ongoing roster challenges as outfielder Cody Bellinger begins light drills following a hamstring strain, and pitcher Kervin Castro is placed on the 15-day injured list.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-yankees-manage-multiple-injuries-to-bellinger-and-castro

### 2026-07-24: Cody Bellinger placed on 10‑day IL with hamstring strain

Cody Bellinger was placed on the 10‑day IL with a left hamstring strain after a 3‑1 win over the Phillies; Spencer Jones was recalled as the Yankees, already missing Judge and Stanton, sit 2½ games behind Tampa

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/phillies-prep-debut-of-brian-keller-as-yankees-announce-carlos-rodn-status

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