Yankees' Cody Bellinger Returns After Hamstring Injury
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New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has returned to the team after missing 25 games because of a hamstring injury. He was placed on the injured list earlier in the season after suffering a strain in that muscle.
Bellinger has now been activated from the injured list. He will play in Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Speaking about his return, Bellinger said he is 'ready to go.'
His comeback could affect other players on the team. According to reporter Roger Rubin, the Yankees might need to send outfielder Spencer Jones back to the minor leagues for some time. Jones has been playing for the team while Bellinger was injured, but with Bellinger back, there may not be room for both players on the roster.
The Yankees have not given more details about how Bellinger's playing time will be managed after such a long absence. Teams often bring back players carefully after a hamstring injury, since this type of strain can happen again if a player returns too quickly.
Vocabulary7 words
- hamstring
- a muscle at the back of the leg
- injured list
- an official list of players who cannot play because they are hurt
- strain
- a small tear or injury in a muscle
- activated
- officially allowed to play again after an injury
- minor leagues
- a lower level of professional baseball
- roster
- the full list of players on a team
- comeback
- a return to playing after time away
Quiz
Answer key
1. A hamstring strain 2. He is 'ready to go' 3. He might be sent to the minor leagues
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has returned to the team after missing 25 games because of a _____ injury.
He was placed on the injured list earlier in the season after suffering a _____ in that muscle.
Bellinger has now been _____ from the injured list. He will play in Sunday's game against the Toronto _____ _____.
Speaking about his return, Bellinger said he is '_____ to go.'
According to reporter Roger Rubin, the Yankees might need to send outfielder Spencer Jones back to the _____ _____ for some time.
Jones has been playing for the team while Bellinger was injured, but with Bellinger back, there may not be room for both players on the _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do teams sometimes bring back injured players carefully?
- Do you think it's fair for Spencer Jones to be sent to the minor leagues? Why or why not?
- Have you ever had a muscle strain? How did you recover?
- What challenges do baseball teams face when managing player injuries?
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