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Cody Bellinger hit three home runs against the Cubs, earning All-Star praise from Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon in the Yankees' 11-0 win.

The Yankees left-hander pulled out of the Midsummer Classic on Friday — and was replaced by teammate Carlos Rodón — due to him starting Saturday’s game against the Cubs, which would have had him pitching on two days of rest in the All-Star Game on Tuesday.

Cody Bellinger hit three two-run homers against his former team, helping to lift the New York Yankees to an 11-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Ace Max Fried will no longer be available to pitch in the All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta next week. Fellow left-hander Carlos Rodón took his spot as a reserve pitcher, the league announced.

The New York Yankees ace has been replaced by a teammate on the All-Star Game roster, raising injury concerns.

Fried taking the mound in the first inning at Truist Park in Atlanta would have been a made-for-TV moment. Alas, it won't happen.

After overcoming six hitless innings against the Padres on May 7, the New York Yankees bounced back from seven hitless innings against the Mariners on Thursday.