The New York Yankees have dropped three straight games, but get ready because a superstar is officially on the comeback trail. Three-time All-Star Cody Bellinger, sidelined since July 25 with a left hamstring strain, has been making serious progress.
Bellinger’s Impact: More Than Just a Bat
Before he hit the Injured List, Bellinger was absolutely crushing it for New York. The guy was slashing .259/.350/.420 with a .770 OPS. We’re talking 11 home runs, 53 RBIs, 10 stolen bases, 21 doubles, and three triples in just 102 games played! He even earned his third career All-Star nod this season, proving he’s everything the Yankees hoped for when they got him. Plus, his versatility is clutch, playing all three outfield spots and even first base. That’s a huge piece for any team.
The Comeback Plan Is Locked In
Seriously, this is not just hopeful chatter. Greg Joyce of the New York Post reported the plan is concrete: Bellinger is expected to start a rehab assignment on Tuesday. He’s slated to play another game on Thursday, and then , get this , he could be in play for the Yankees as soon as next weekend against the Toronto Blue Jays. Joyce was clear: “The plan is for Cody Bellinger to start a rehab assignment on Tuesday, play another game on Thursday and then be in play for the Yankees this weekend.” That’s a massive addition for a team that desperately needs a spark.
The Yankees need that boost, and getting Bellinger back for next weekend’s series against the Blue Jays is exactly what the doctor ordered. This guy has been everything they could ask for, and his return can’t come fast enough to inject some life back into this lineup.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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