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Cody Bellinger Powers Yankees, Setting Up Looming Opt-Out Decision

The 2019 MVP's output plus defensive versatility has pushed his value past a $25 million option.

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on September 9, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Bellinger is hitting .278 with 28 home runs and 93 RBIs, ranking among the Yankees’ top run producers behind Aaron Judge.
  • He delivered a nine-pitch, go-ahead RBI double off Aroldis Chapman at Fenway, underscoring a season of timely at-bats.
  • New York acquired Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet, a move now viewed as one of Brian Cashman’s best recent deals.
  • He has started across all three outfield spots and at first base at above-average levels, offering lineup protection and defensive flexibility.
  • He is widely expected to decline a $25 million player option and test free agency, though at least one projection predicts an opt-out followed by a re-signing with the Yankees.