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Dodgers Enter Picture as Yankees Prioritize Cody Bellinger Return

Rising price tags alongside rival interest raise the stakes for New York.

BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 28: The New York Yankees logo shown on a ball bag during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 28, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Jon Heyman reports the Yankees are prioritizing Cody Bellinger, who is headed to free agency, with no expectation of a quick resolution.
  • Heyman identifies the Dodgers as a realistic suitor for a Bellinger reunion given their outfield needs and internal interest.
  • Jim Bowden projects Bellinger for a six-year, $168 million contract in his top free agents list for The Athletic.
  • Bowden ranks Kyle Tucker as the market’s top free agent with an estimated 10-year deal around $429 million, framing a far costlier alternative for New York.
  • Bellinger delivered roughly 5 WAR for the Yankees this past season, ranking second on the team and strengthening the case for a re-signing.