Yankees expect Cody Bellinger to return from IL for Sunday game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The New York Yankees plan to activate Cody Bellinger from the injured list for their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Bellinger has been recovering from a left hamstring strain and participated in two rehab games, going 1-for-6. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about Bellinger's readiness after a successful rehab process. The Yankees have been missing key players, including Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton, significantly impacting their offensive lineup.
- •Cody Bellinger will be activated from the IL on Sunday.
- •He has been out for nearly a month with a hamstring strain.
- •Bellinger had a successful rehab stint, playing two games.
- •Yankees missing key players affecting offensive performance.
- •Bellinger was hitting.322 before his injury.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cody Bellinger returns, Yankees announce Sunday lineup vs. Blue Jays
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Cody Bellinger says he will be activated for Sunday's game vs. Blue Jays, is 'ready to go' after hamstring recovery
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Cody Bellinger set to be activated from IL for Sunday's series finale
"The Yankees are officially expecting Cody Bellinger to be activated from the IL for Sunday's series finale with the Jays.
"Bellinger hasn't played for the Yankees since he suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring on July 25.
"It's been nearly a month since Bellinger has been in the Yankees' lineup, due to a hamstring strain.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:07 PMCody Bellinger returns, Yankees announce Sunday lineup vs. Blue Jays
It's been nearly a month since Bellinger has been in the Yankees' lineup, due to a hamstring strain.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:31 PMYankees' Cody Bellinger says he will be activated for Sunday's game vs. Blue Jays, is 'ready to go' after hamstring recovery
Bellinger hasn't played for the Yankees since he suffered a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring on July 25.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:35 PMYankees' Cody Bellinger set to be activated from IL for Sunday's series finale
The Yankees are officially expecting Cody Bellinger to be activated from the IL for Sunday's series finale with the Jays.
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