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New York Yankees player injury updates

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2026-08-12 16:39 UTC → 2026-08-20 20:25 UTC · added removed

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. Bellinger began performing light outfield drills as he recovered Outfielder Cody Bellinger, recovering from a grade 2 hamstring strain. Simultaneously, strain, began performing light outfield drills. On the pitching staff was impacted by staff, right-handed pitcher Kervin Castro being was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow neuritis. The Yankees also reported that pitchers 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 were undergoing Rodon, remained in various stages of rehabilitation for various 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.

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