Cody Bellinger’s Yankees Return Is Near After Major Rehab Progress

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Cody Bellinger’s Yankees Return Is Near After Major Rehab Progress

Cody Bellinger is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A on Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Bellinger has been sidelined since July 25 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The Yankees could activate him as soon as this weekend if he progresses well. The outfielder has been running near full speed and recently resumed baseball activities.

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MLB Sunday Slate Loaded With Marquee Matchups Across the League

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