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Cody Bellinger to Opt Out of Yankees Deal, Enter Free Agency

The 30-year-old seeks a long-term deal following a resurgent season in New York.

Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) makes a sliding catch on a pop up by Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (not pictured) during the first inning of game four of the ALDS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN reports Bellinger will decline his $25 million player option for 2026 and hit the open market next month, a move later echoed by multiple outlets.
  • In 152 games for the Yankees, he hit .272/.334/.480 with 29 home runs, 98 RBIs and 13 steals while providing strong defense across the outfield and first base.
  • Advanced metrics cited by ESPN include seven Outs Above Average and eight Defensive Runs Saved, reflecting his two-way value.
  • Bellinger said he "had an unbelievable time" in New York and would welcome a return, leaving a reunion in play as the Yankees weigh offseason priorities.
  • Potential suitors discussed in coverage include the Mets, Mariners and Diamondbacks, with the Yankees expected to be contenders to re-sign him.