Explained: Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain

Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain

Grade 2 hamstring strain

A moderate muscle tear, more severe than Grade 1 but not a full rupture, typically requiring weeks of recovery

10-day injured list (IL)

A roster designation allowing a team to replace an injured player while he is out for at least 10 days

AL MVP

American League Most Valuable Player, an annual award for the league's top performer; Aaron Judge is the reigning winner

Tommy John surgery

A common elbow ligament reconstruction procedure for pitchers, referenced regarding Clarke Schmidt's recovery

MLB trade deadline

The date by which teams must complete trades during the season, affecting roster strategy