Overview
- The Yankees are reportedly refusing to enter a bidding war and view their five-year, $160 million offer as fair market value.
- The Athletic reports that, while multiple teams have checked in, no other formal offer has been confirmed publicly.
- The Mets have shown interest and are believed to prefer a shorter, high-AAV contract with opt-outs similar to recent star deals.
- It remains uncertain whether Bellinger will prioritize long-term security over another short-term, opt-out-heavy pact.
- Bellinger is coming off a .272/.334/.480 season with 29 home runs and positional versatility, heightening his appeal as spring training approaches.