The story of final offseason was how the Yankees would pivot from shedding Juan Soto. Getting into this winter, the Yankees’ braintrust is inquisitive about bringing again the central piece of their ‘Plan B.’
Cody Bellinger had a robust 2025 for the Bombers, establishing a pleasant payday for the veteran. The 29-year-old opted out of his contract to turn out to be a free agent and the Yankees are anticipated to be among the many suitors.
“He was an impression participant for us,” GM Brian Cashman stated on Thursday at Yankee Stadium. “I’m glad we obtained him, and we actually count on him to choose out.
“We haven’t gotten to these conversations but. … He was actually impactful for us. He was one of many many the explanation why we have been able to imagine that we have been able to nice issues this 12 months. I thank him for the whole lot he’s accomplished.”
Bellinger slashed .272/.334/.480 with 29 homers, 98 RBI and 12 stolen bases however didn’t precisely gentle the world on hearth in October, going 6-for-28.
The versatile Bellinger performed all three outfield positions in addition to logging some innings at first base. Whereas Cashman expressed curiosity in bringing him again to the Bronx, he acknowledged that these conversations along with his agent have but to start.
“Actually would like to have him with our staff transferring ahead, however we haven’t had any of these discussions,” stated Cashman. “I haven’t had any conversations with Scott Boras. Bouquets his method, definitely. He helped us on either side of the ball, he’s a flexible participant, and he was nice in our clubhouse.”
Bellinger joins Kyle Tucker on the prime of the market as he’s anticipated to internet the second-richest contract amongst outfielders this offseason.
Bellinger’s 2025 teammate Trent Grisham can also be anticipated to hit the market — though the Yankees have a call to make concerning the qualifying supply. Nevertheless, it stays tough to see a world the place each return with the Yanks, with staff brass stating Jasson Dominguez and prospect Spencer Jones are deserving probabilities subsequent season.
Supervisor Aaron Boone acknowledged Dominguez is anticipated to play “often,” and Cashman added that Jones has earned his alternative to turn out to be an on a regular basis MLB participant.
