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New York Yankees star sidelined for an extremely odd reason

Cody Bellinger won't play Tuesday after suffering food poisoning.

By Matt Reed

Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (35) strikes out swinging in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (35) strikes out swinging in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images / David Reginek-Imagn Images
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The New York Yankees aren't quite off to the start they wanted this MLB season, but the first-place AL East team will also be missing one of its key players for a game or two for an unconventional reason.

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Cody Bellinger was one of the Yankees' big additions this offseason after coming over from the Chicago Cubs, but the left fielder won't be playing Tuesday after reportedly eating some bad chicken wings that gave him food poisoning.

Unfortunately, food poisoning is never fun, but especially not when you're eating a beloved tailgate food like chicken wings.

This season, Bellinger has one home run and six RBI while batting .233 for Aaron Boone's team. The Yankees will surely need the former Cubs star to heat up if they want to get back to the World Series again in 2025.

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