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Cody Bellinger Hits Free Agency as Yankees Consider Reunion, Dodgers Emerge in Projections

The former MVP said he is open to returning to New York.

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 05: Aaron Judge #99 high fives Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees after hitting a two run home run during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 5, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays in game four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City. The Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 5-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Cody Bellinger opted out of a $25 million 2026 salary with the Yankees, taking a $5 million buyout to enter the open market.
  • Bellinger told MLB.com he would 'absolutely' be open to another Yankees season, and New York’s front office is interested in keeping him.
  • Market forecasts vary, with Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter predicting a Dodgers reunion and roughly a $30 million average annual value, while The Athletic’s Tim Britton projects seven years and $182 million.
  • The 30-year-old posted a .272/.334/.480 line with 29 home runs, 98 RBIs and an .813 OPS in 2025, offering plus defense in the outfield and first base.
  • Retaining Bellinger would require a longer, richer deal than his option, a decision sharpened by Trent Grisham’s departure and the club’s outfield depth needs.