Cody Bellinger is the Yankees’ outfielder/first baseman, rising through the Dodgers, Cubs system since 2017, NL Rookie of the Year and 2018 MVP candidate.
The Brewers have placed Lockridge on the 10-day injured list with a laceration and contusion to his right knee after colliding with the wall in foul territory, while recalling Blake Perkins from Triple-A to fill the roster spot. Initial X-rays show no fracture, but an MRI will be needed as swelling subsides to assess additional damage. Perkins returns to Milwaukee after a brief stint in the minors, where he has struggled at the plate this season.
The New York Yankees have placed Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a right rib stress fracture. The team is adapting with Spencer Jones recalled and Giancarlo Stanton and Jasson Domínguez's returns in flux. Rice is stepping up as the No. 2 hitter, while the bullpen and base-running strategy take on added emphasis as they navigate Judge's absence.