Yankees' Cody Bellinger prepares for rehab assignment

He has been out since July 26 with a hamstring strain.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

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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.

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