Overview
- Jon Heyman reports Cody Bellinger is weighing interest from the Yankees, the Mets and two unnamed teams, though the Mets’ pursuit likely cooled after acquiring Luis Robert Jr.
- The Yankees have a reported five-year, $160 million offer with opt-outs and, per Bob Klapisch, have decided not to engage in a bidding war.
- Yahoo Sports reports Bellinger is seeking seven years while New York is holding at five, creating a standoff between the sides.
- Scott Boras has previously cited the Giants, Reds and Angels as interested, with other potential bidders unconfirmed and no new frontrunner identified.
- With luxury-tax caution shaping decisions, the Yankees have explored Harrison Bader as a fallback outfield option, according to YES Network’s Jack Curry.