What happened: Cody Bellinger is preparing to begin a rehab assignment this week. The New York Yankees outfielder could return to the active roster as early as next weekend.
Why it matters: The Yankees are 66-53 and in the middle of a playoff race. His imminent activation adds a key bat to the lineup for the final stretch of the regular season.
By the numbers: New York is averaging 4.4 runs per game this season and enters the day on a two-game winning streak.
What to watch: Bellinger will undergo further workouts before starting his minor league rehab games.