Yankees news: Cody Bellinger returns; other injury updates less promising

Key Points:

• Cody Bellinger is set to return from the injured list today after recovering from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, having completed a rehab stint at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; he aims to come back fully healthy and strengthen the Yankees' outfield, which has also been missing Aaron Judge.
• Giancarlo Stanton suffered a moderate left calf strain after previously dealing with right calf issues, casting doubt on his ability to return this season; Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the difficulty of Stanton returning given the calendar.
• Ryan Weathers left his start early due to left forearm discomfort and is scheduled for imaging, raising concerns about his availability; he had been a key part of the rotation with a strong recent performance.
• Rookie outfielder Spencer Jones has been performing well recently, hitting .293 with power and speed in his last 12 games, which may help him retain a roster spot despite Bellinger’s return.
• Following Ryan McMahon’s placement on the IL, the Yankees optioned Max Scheumann to maintain a left-handed platoon option with Spencer Jones alongside Heliot Ramos, as announced after Saturday’s game.