Yankees Placed Cody Bellinger on 10-Day IL Due to Injury

The New York Yankees placed Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, July 26, 2026, due to a left hamstring strain. The injury occurred while Bellinger was rounding first base during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

To fill Bellinger's roster spot, Spencer Jones was recalled to the major league team after previously being called up earlier in the season. Jones played in 31 games for the Yankees but struggled to make an impact, finishing with a .224 batting average, two home runs, and seven RBIs during that time.

Bellinger's absence represents a significant blow to a Yankees offense that is already facing challenges, especially with key players like reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton also sidelined. Despite these injury setbacks, the Yankees remain just two games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.

As the trade deadline nears on August 3, it is expected that the Yankees will consider potential trades to bolster their lineup. The length of Bellinger's recovery remains uncertain, with projections varying from a few days to possibly a more extended period. This situation poses a dilemma for the Yankees, who are aiming for a strong championship campaign under manager Aaron Boone.

Bellinger, enjoying a solid season that recently included an All-Star selection, was batting .259 with 11 home runs, 53 RBIs, and a .770 OPS over the course of 102 games before his injury. Meanwhile, the Yankees planned to complete their weekend series against the Phillies in a night game Sunday.