{
  "id": 1355430,
  "title": "Yankees’ Cody Bellinger nearing rehab assignment, return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/yankees-cody-bellinger-nearing-rehab-assignment-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T21:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-cody-bellinger-nearing-rehab-213300744.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is nearing a return to the team's lineup, according to manager Aaron Boone. Bellinger, who has been on the injured list since July 26 due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A towards the end of the week, with games possibly occurring on Thursday or Friday. Despite still feeling some tightness in his hamstring, Bellinger has been making progress, stating that he is \"feeling really good\" and \"advancing very well.\" While he may only play in a couple of rehab games before being activated by the Yankees, Bellinger is anticipated to provide much-needed help to a lineup that has been among the worst in baseball since Aaron Judge's return from a fractured rib on May 31. Bellinger's return comes as the Yankees also await the potential comeback of back-to-back MVP Aaron Judge and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who have been sidelined with various injuries.",
  "summary": "TORONTO — Cody Bellinger could be back in the Yankees’ scuffling lineup soon. Following the Yankees’ 4-3, 10-inning win over the Blue Jays, Aaron Boone said that the left fielder is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A toward the latter part of this week. The manager mentioned Thursday or Friday, but that’s not set in stone. It’s possible Bellinger only plays in a couple rehab ...",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}