Cody Bellinger to Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday, Could Rejoin Yankees Next Weekend
Bellinger is set to start a rehab assignment Tuesday and could be back on the Yankees roster as soon as next weekend, per MLB.com's Zach Worden.
Cody Bellinger is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, with a potential return to the New York Yankees roster as soon as next weekend, per MLB.com's Zach Worden.
The rehab assignment signals that an IL activation could be approaching, though the exact timing remains unconfirmed. What to watch: whether Bellinger moves through the assignment without setback and whether the Yankees move to activate him ahead of the weekend.
The bigger picture
Bellinger's progression arrives while the Yankees are managing a crowded rehab ledger. Aaron Judge, who reached the catch-throwing milestone in his recovery from a fractured rib, remains weeks away from a return. Luis Gil has been working through a rehab assignment at High-A — pitching two hitless innings and drawing consideration as a potential bullpen option — giving New York at least one arm that could be closer to rejoining the active roster.
Bellinger returning to the lineup would represent a more immediate addition to a club navigating significant absences at the top of its order and rotation.
What remains unconfirmed
No official activation date has been announced. The rehab assignment's length, the minor league affiliate involved, and any roster moves required to make room have not been reported.
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