New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will begin a minor-league rehab assignment this Tuesday [2].
Bellinger is a key component of the Yankees' offense. His return comes at a critical juncture as the team manages its roster and performance heading into the final stretch of the season.
The outfielder has been unavailable for game action since July 26, 2026 [1], due to a hamstring injury. To regain his form and timing, the team is sending him to the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre [3].
"The plan is for Bellinger to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday," Aaron Boone said [1].
Boone said Sunday that the left fielder is scheduled to start the assignment on Tuesday [4]. The process allows the player to test the hamstring in a competitive environment before returning to the high-intensity demands of Major League Baseball.
If the rehab assignment progresses as expected, the Yankees could re-activate Bellinger for the upcoming weekend homestand [1]. The team has not specified the exact number of games Bellinger will play in the minors, but the timeline suggests a rapid return to the active roster [2].
The absence of Bellinger since late July has forced the Yankees to adjust their outfield rotations. His return would provide the manager with more flexibility in the lineup, and a proven bat in the middle of the order.
“The plan is for Bellinger to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.”
Bellinger's return provides the Yankees with necessary depth and offensive firepower as they push for postseason positioning. Because hamstring injuries carry a risk of recurrence if rushed, the Triple-A assignment serves as a vital safeguard to ensure the outfielder is fully healthy before returning to the major-league level.
