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(New York, NY) — Help is on the way.
The Yankees announced that outfielder Harrison Bader has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list, and starting pitcher Carlos Rodon is starting a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset.
Bader exited a late May matchup against the Seattle Mariners, after feeling tightness in his hamstring.
The outfielder figures to provide a much-needed boost to an offense that has looked lost without Aaron Judge who is still out indefinitely with a sprained toe.
Bader has played in just 26 games this season but boast an impressive .806 OPS with six home runs and six steals.
In a string of pitcher news, Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon is also inching closer to a return.
Rodon will start a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Double-A Somerset. He has missed the first three months of the season due to elbow and back injuries.
The southpaw has yet to touch the mound this season for the Bronx Bombers but a rehab assignment is significant progress for Rodon after experiencing setbacks.
Reports say the 30-year-old will likely need a few-tune up appearances to build up both a pitch count and stamina before finally joining New York’s starting rotation.
The Yankees, who are 39-33, will host the Mariners for a three-game set at Yankee Stadium starting Tuesday/
