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Analysts See Yankees as Favorites to Re-Sign Cody Bellinger

New forecasts alongside public comments frame New York as the likely landing spot, with cost now looming as the deciding factor.

Cody Bellinger spent 2025 with the Yankees.
TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees high five after a two run home run during the sixth inning in game two of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Athletic’s Andy McCullough and Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox both issued Nov. 25 predictions that Bellinger returns to the Bronx.
  • General manager Brian Cashman said the team is "very interested" in bringing Bellinger back and called him a terrific addition last year.
  • Spotrac projects a market of about six years and $182 million after Bellinger opted out of a three-year, $80 million deal.
  • Agent Scott Boras described Bellinger as the only five-tool outfielder in this free-agent class and voiced confidence in his fit with New York.
  • Competition remains in play, with the Dodgers linked and reports noting Mets interest, following Bellinger’s 2025 line of .272, 29 HR and 98 RBI over 152 games for the Yankees.