Bellinger Injury Update
Yankees Outfielder Cody Bellinger Leaves Phillies Game Due to Apparent Hamstring Injury
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Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger left Friday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with an apparent hamstring injury, according to DK Network. Bellinger had gone 2-for-4 with an RBI before exiting.
The injury is a significant blow to New York. Bellinger had been one of the hottest hitters in baseball, batting .359 since July 9, per DK Network.
Bellinger Hurt Running to Second Base on a Double
The injury happened late in the game. Bellinger hit a double but appeared to hurt himself while running to second base, according to Sporting News. He was pulled from the game shortly after and did not return.
Yahoo Sports called it "not good news for the Yanks." The Yankees are in a tight pennant race, and losing a bat like Bellinger's at this point in the season could be costly.
Bellinger Was Red Hot Before Leaving the Game
The timing makes the injury even more painful. Bellinger was in the middle of a strong stretch, hitting .359 over a roughly two-week span starting July 9. He had already picked up two hits and an RBI on Friday night before going down.
His production has been a big part of the Yankees' offense this summer. Losing him even for a short time would put pressure on the rest of the lineup to pick up the slack.
What Bellinger's Injury Means for Fantasy and DFS Lineups
For fantasy baseball and daily fantasy sports players, the injury raises immediate questions. DK Network noted that because Bellinger had more than one plate appearance before exiting, he is not eligible for DraftKings Early Exit protection.
DraftKings Early Exit is a feature that refunds a player's fantasy value if they leave a game early. Since Bellinger cleared the one-plate-appearance threshold, owners will not get that safety net on Friday night.
Hamstring Injuries Can Sideline Players for Weeks
Hamstring injuries are among the most common and nagging problems for baseball players. Depending on the severity, players can miss anywhere from a few days to six or more weeks. The Yankees have not yet given an official update on Bellinger's status.
DK Network said it will provide live updates on Bellinger's condition as more information becomes available. Yankees fans and fantasy players should monitor the team's official injury report for the latest news heading into the weekend.
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