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Yankees' Cody Bellinger readies for rehab assignment, Max Fried on IL

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Yankees' Cody Bellinger readies for rehab assignment, Max Fried on IL

Summary

Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton as early as Thursday. He has been on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain since July 26. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism regarding Max Fried's latest injury setback, hoping it will be brief. Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to lingering inflammation from a left elbow bone bruise. Boone noted that Fried's recovery should be quicker this time around.

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Status Watch

•Bellinger could start rehab games Thursday
•Bellinger on 10-day IL since July 26
•Fried on 15-day IL retroactive to last Friday
•Boone optimistic about Fried's quick recovery
•Fried has 2.81 ERA in 15 starts this season

Latest Updates

11:06 PMESPN MLB — Yankees OF Bellinger nearing rehab assignment
9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Bellinger nears rehab games and Boone hopes Fried setback is minor

What they're saying

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New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Thursday. Meanwhile, Yankees manager Aaron Boone hopes left-handed starter Max Fried’s second stint on the injured list will be brief. Bellinger has been on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain since July 26.
— Yahoo Sportsby IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN