Yankees announce Cody Bellinger return, injury setbacks for Giancarlo Stanton
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Cody Bellinger is set to return to the Yankees on August 23 after a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Meanwhile, Giancarlo Stanton's return is uncertain due to a new left calf strain, which may sideline him for the remainder of the season. Ryan McMahon also faces an injury setback with a Grade 2 thumb strain but is hopeful for a quick recovery. The Yankees continue to manage multiple injuries while competing for playoff positioning.
- •Cody Bellinger returns from the IL after 25 games missed.
- •Giancarlo Stanton experiences a new injury, impacting return timeline.
- •Ryan McMahon expects to return by August 31 after thumb strain.
- •Yankees have multiple key players on the injured list.
- •The team won their last game against the Blue Jays 3-1.
- 9:00 AMPinstripe Alley — Yankees news: Cody Bellinger returning; other injury updates less promising - Pinstripe Alley
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Cody Bellinger returns; other injury updates less promising
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — UPDATE! Yankees injuries: Cody Bellinger returning, but brutal news for another star
"Bellinger back, Schuemann down; Big G’s injury setback; Weathers exits with forearm discomfort; Jones’ case to stay
"Bellinger back, Schuemann down; Big G’s injury setback; Weathers exits with forearm discomfort; Jones’ case to stay
"Here are updates on all Aaron Judge and the Yankees' other six players who are on the injured list.
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External links- Pinstripe AlleyAug 23, 2026, 9:00 AMYankees news: Cody Bellinger returning; other injury updates less promising - Pinstripe Alley
Bellinger back, Schuemann down; Big G’s injury setback; Weathers exits with forearm discomfort; Jones’ case to stay
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 9:00 AMYankees news: Cody Bellinger returns; other injury updates less promising
Bellinger back, Schuemann down; Big G’s injury setback; Weathers exits with forearm discomfort; Jones’ case to stay
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:10 PMUPDATE! Yankees injuries: Cody Bellinger returning, but brutal news for another star
Here are updates on all Aaron Judge and the Yankees' other six players who are on the injured list.
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