The New York Yankees are in the middle of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees won the first game 3-1 on Friday. Game 2 is scheduled to begin at 1:35 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
Before Saturday’s game, Yankees star outfielder Cody Bellinger announced major news.
New York Yankees OF Cody Bellinger Makes Major Announcement Before Blue Jays Game
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 24: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees at bat during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner wrote on X: “Cody Bellinger said he’ll be active tomorrow.”
The Yankees sent Bellinger on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 24: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees in action during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
He has been on the IL with a left hamstring strain since July 26.
Bellinger went 1-for-6 across two games during his rehab assignment.
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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 07: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees hits a double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning in game three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Bellinger represented the Yankees in this summer’s All-Star Game.
In 102 games with New York this season, Bellinger has hit .259/.350/.420 with 11 home runs and 53 RBI.
GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – OCTOBER 05: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the first inning in game two of the Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
The Yankees re-signed Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract this offseason. The Yankees acquired him in a trade with the Chicago Cubs in the 2024-25 offseason.
Before playing for the Cubs, Bellinger played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He won an MVP, Rookie of the Year Award and a World Series ring with Los Angeles.
Looking at the New York Yankees Right Now
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Spencer Jones #78 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammate Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees after Jones hit a two run home run in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 21, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Yankees have won five games in a row. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
New York currently holds the first American League Wild Card spot with a 73-55 record. The club has a four-game lead over the Boston Red Sox, the second AL Wild Card team.
In the division standings, the Yankees are three games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East. The Rays have lost six of their last 10 games.
New York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger Announces Major News During Blue Jays Series