Yankees place Cody Bellinger on injured list with hamstring strain

The New York Yankees announced Cody Bellinger has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, sustained while running the bases during Saturday's game. Bellinger joins Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list, heightening the Yankees' need for an impactful bat ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. Spencer Jones has been called up to fill Bellinger’s spot in the lineup. Reports indicate Bellinger did participate in light agility drills, suggesting his injury may not be severe. Meanwhile, the Yankees are exploring catcher options after Shea Langeliers sustained a serious knee injury, impacting trade strategies.

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