On Saturday, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the San Diego Padres in California.
The Yankees lost by a score of 3-2.
Cody Bellinger finished with three strikeouts in four at-bats.
New York Yankees Manager Makes Cody Bellinger Statement
During the game, Bellinger appeared to get hurt.
Greg Joyce of The New York Post wrote: “Bellinger still seems to be favoring his left ankle after fouling a ball off it earlier in the game, though he saved the game with that catch in the ninth”
Despite the injury scare, manager Aaron Boone did not seem concerned (via YES Network).
Reporter: “Are you concerned at all about Bellinger there? It seemed like he was kind of hopping a little bit still.”
Boone: “Not really. He got it off his foot pretty good. But no, I think we’re okay there. We’ll see how he is tomorrow and everything, but I think I feel pretty good about it.”
Bellinger is one of the most important players on the Yankees.
The former MVP is currently batting .265 with 112 hits, 12 home runs, 60 RBIs, 61 runs and 10 stolen bases in 114 games.
He is also among their best fielders.
Before the Yankees, Bellinger had stops with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs (over 10 MLB seasons).
He helped the Dodgers win the 2020 World Series title.
Earlier this season, Bellinger was the 2026 All-Star Game MVP.
ESPN wrote (on January 21): “Breaking: Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a five-year, $162.5 million free agent contract, sources tell @JeffPassan. There are opt-outs after the second and third season, plus a no-trade clause.”
There are opt-outs after the second and third season, plus a no-trade clause.
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The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with an 80-61 record in 141 games.
They are 43-30 in 63 games away from the Bronx.
New York Yankees Manager Makes Cody Bellinger Statement Amid Injury Scare