Cody Bellinger returns from the injured list as Yankees monitor other injury concerns

Cody Bellinger is set to return to the New York Yankees lineup after a stint on the injured list, a move that should stabilize a key part of their outfield depth during a critical stretch. Bellinger’s return is tied to his recovery from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain that kept him out since late July, with his rehab including a short assignment at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

According to a report from, Bellinger’s plan is to return with the intent to stay healthy and avoid re-injury. In an interview shared by, Bellinger said he has been “wanting to get back for a while,” while also emphasizing a realistic approach and the need to be “100 percent ready” before pushing his hamstring through full game-speed demands.

Bellinger’s timeline is notable not only because of the specific hamstring grade, but because of what it means for New York’s outfield configuration. The report frames Bellinger’s activation as an added layer of security in a group that has also been without Aaron Judge in right, increasing the importance of reliable production across the outfield spots.

While the focus is on Bellinger, the same Yankees update pointed to other injury and availability developments that are less encouraging. The Yankees also have had news circulating around other players, including a more minor league assignment status change for Schuemann, a setback for what the report describes as “Big G,” and an exit by Weathers tied to forearm discomfort.

The Yankees’ decision-making in the coming days likely hinges on how those non-Bellinger items progress. If forearm discomfort or other setbacks linger, New York may need to lean more heavily on its rotation of infielders and bench bats to cover days off, late scratches, and spot starts across the position map.

The report also notes that the situation involving Jones is expected to remain at the level, suggesting New York is still awaiting a final determination rather than making a straightforward immediate change. Taken together, the updates imply the Yankees are handling multiple roster health questions at once, with Bellinger representing the clearest near-term positive development.

For Yankees fans, Bellinger’s first few days back will be the most tangible barometer of how smoothly the recovery is translating into performance. The Yankees will likely monitor not just his presence, but also his range and usage patterns early on, especially given the hamstring strain that forced a late-July absence.