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6d ago

Cody Bellinger Poised to Opt Out of Yankees’ $25 Million Option

Scott Boras’s client strategy combined with New York’s payroll constraints suggests Bellinger will test free agency for a nine-figure deal.

BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Bellinger holds a $25 million player option for 2026 with a $5 million buyout and is widely expected to decline it after posting a .269/.323/.485 slash line in 2025.
  • MLB Trade Rumors projects Bellinger could command more than $100 million over multiple years on the open market given his offensive resurgence and defensive versatility.
  • The Yankees have not initiated extension talks, leaving Scott Boras free to solicit competing offers from other contending teams.
  • Bellinger’s statement that he’s “very adaptable” underscores his willingness to move to an organization that combines winning potential with long-term security.
  • New York’s existing high-end contracts for Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole complicate the club’s payroll flexibility for another veteran deal.