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Cody Bellinger Takes Batting Practice at Yankee Stadium

The on-field session signals progress in his Grade 2 hamstring rehab and is an intermediate step before a rehab assignment.

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Jul 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (35) makes the catch on a fly ball in the second inning for the final out against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that Bellinger was seen taking batting practice on the field at Yankee Stadium, marking a visible checkpoint in his recovery.
  • The outfielder has been on the injured list since late July after a Grade 2 hamstring strain that carried an initial 4–6 week absence estimate.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone said earlier this week that Bellinger has been progressing with outdoor running, hitting and throwing.
  • Team sources caution that batting practice is not a return date because Bellinger must complete further on-field stages and a formal rehab assignment before activation.
  • Bellinger was a regular everyday player before the injury with a .259/.350/.420 line, and his return would restore a left-handed bat and defensive range that the Yankees currently lack.