New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for an estimated four to six weeks after sustaining a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring, the team announced Monday. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the diagnosis following an MRI, ahead of the Yankees’ series opener against the Chicago White Sox.

Bellinger injured his hamstring while stretching for a double in the eighth inning of Saturday’s victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Although initially optimistic about the severity of the injury, Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Prior to returning to New York for further evaluation, the outfielder was able to complete some light agility exercises in Philadelphia.

The Yankees are already navigating a significant number of absences among their key offensive players. Giancarlo Stanton has been out since late April due to multiple calf strains, while Aaron Judge has not played since May 31 after fracturing a rib. Both players’ return dates remain uncertain. Stanton declined to comment when approached by reporters in Philadelphia on Sunday, and Judge provided no updates regarding his recovery or workout progress.

The mounting injuries have contributed to one of the league’s most anemic offenses for New York, intensifying the team's need for reinforcements ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. The Yankees are reportedly seeking to acquire an outfield bat to bolster their lineup, with particular interest in right-handed hitters. Additionally, the organization is pursuing options for a right-handed hitting catcher and a reliable reliever to reinforce the bullpen.

In response to Bellinger’s absence, New York recalled outfielder Spencer Jones on Sunday to fill the roster vacancy. Jones, a left-handed hitter, made his first start in center field and batted eighth in the lineup on Monday. Boone indicated plans to deploy Jones in left field as well. Max Schuemann, another left-handed hitter, has also received opportunities in left field, notably starting and leading off Monday when the Yankees faced left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz.

The Yankees will continue to manage their injury challenges while exploring roster adjustments to maintain competitiveness as the regular season progresses.