Yankees weigh outfield upgrade as Bellinger injury lingers
Cody Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after pulling up on a double against the Phillies, with Spencer Jones recalled to take his roster spot. Bellinger said the hamstring felt tight but not serious and that he did not worsen the day after the injury. The Yankees remain without Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton for extended periods, prompting consideration of an outfield upgrade as the trade deadline nears. Trade chatter has included targets such as Luis Robert Jr. and other right-handed outfield options, though teams are wary of injury histories. Bellinger, the 2026 All-Star Game MVP, entered the injury season with a line of .259/.? 11 homers and 53 RBIs and had been a key defensive contributor. The situation leaves a narrower lineup as the Yankees chase a playoff push and navigate a busy deadline period.



