Bellinger, New York Yankees
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For the second offseason in a row, the Yankees have big questions about their outfield, with Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham now a few weeks away from being able to test free agency.
Cody Bellinger is ready to optout of his contract with the Yankees and several teams have already emerged as top suitors.
The New York Yankees' season is over and now Cody Bellinger's future comes into the spotlight. He has a player option for next year.
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent, a source told MLB.com. Bellinger just completed the second year of a three-year contract that he signed with the Cubs in February 2024,
Landing Bellinger under these circumstances would be quite a coup for the Yankees, who need Bellinger’s all-around athleticism and his ability to deliver in the clutch. Bellinger’s .348 average with runners in scoring position this season led the team – eight points higher than even Judge.