Cody Bellinger's Injury Update: Yankees Outfielder Out 4-6 Weeks

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Cody Bellinger Faces a Lengthy Recovery

The New York Yankees will be without Cody Bellinger for a significant period as he recovers from a grade 2 hamstring injury. Bellinger, who was occupying the cleanup spot, is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks. This timeline suggests he might return around mid-September, though a quicker recovery could see him back before September call-ups.

This injury adds to the Yankees' challenges, as they are also currently without key players such as Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. With the absence of these significant hitters, and others like Jason Dominguez not performing as expected, there's increasing pressure on the team to acquire additional batting power. The situation might necessitate bringing in not just one, but potentially two hitters to fill the gap left by these absences and maintain their competitive edge.