Yankees activate Cody Bellinger from injured list after 25 games
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The New York Yankees activated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the injured list on August 23, 2026, after a 25-game absence due to a strained left hamstring. Bellinger, who batted fourth and started in left field, had not played since July 25. He suffered a Grade 2 strain following a double and was expected to miss four to six weeks. Manager Aaron Boone expressed excitement about Bellinger’s return, noting that he had tested well during his rehab. The Yankees maintained a 14-11 record while Bellinger was sidelined and currently sit three games behind the Rays in the AL East. To make roster space for Bellinger, Max Schuemann was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre.
- •Bellinger returns after missing 25 games with a hamstring strain.
- •He started in left field and batted fourth in his return.
- •Bellinger had a hitting average of.372 in 12 games before the injury.
- •Yankees went 14-11 during Bellinger's absence.
- •Max Schuemann was sent to Triple-A to clear a roster spot.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees activate OF Cody Bellinger after 25-game absence with strained left hamstring
- 6:23 PMESPN MLB — Bellinger back for Yankees after hamstring strain
"After batting .272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs last season, Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees last winter for $162.5 million over five years.
"The Yankees have activated Cody Bellinger from the injured list Sunday after the outfielder missed 25 games with a strained left hamstring.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:05 PMYankees activate OF Cody Bellinger after 25-game absence with strained left hamstring
After batting .272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs last season, Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees last winter for $162.5 million over five years.
- ESPN MLBAug 23, 2026, 6:23 PMBellinger back for Yankees after hamstring strain
The Yankees have activated Cody Bellinger from the injured list Sunday after the outfielder missed 25 games with a strained left hamstring.
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