The New York Yankees have placed center fielder Harrison Bader on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, the team announced Tuesday.

Key Details:

• Bader exited Monday's 10-4 win over the Seattle Mariners in the third inning after experiencing tightness in his hamstring while beating out an infield single.
• To replace him on the active roster, the Yankees recalled Franchy Cordero.
• Catcher Jose Trevino was reinstated from the IL on Tuesday, while Ben Rortvedt was optioned to Triple-A.

Who Will Replace Bader in Center Field?

The Yankees will likely rely on a combination of Aaron Judge and Greg Allen to fill Bader’s role in center field. Ideally, the team would prefer to keep Judge in right field to reduce wear and tear on their star slugger, but he is more than capable of handling center.

Allen offers strong defensive skills and elite speed but has struggled offensively, posting a career OPS+ of 72. Another option is Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has adapted surprisingly well to the outfield after playing shortstop last season. IKF has also been swinging a hot bat lately, hitting .310 (9-for-29) with three homers over his last 10 games.

Bader’s Injury History & Impact

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Bader, 28, already missed the first month of the 2023 season with an oblique injury. Since his return on May 2, the Yankees have gone 18-8, the best record in Major League Baseball during that span.

Acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals last August, Bader played just 14 games in 2022 after recovering from plantar fasciitis. The 2021 Gold Glove winner holds a career slash line of .246/.316/.411.

Heading into Tuesday, the Yankees sit in third place in the AL East with a 33-23 record.