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Yankees Hold Line on Cody Bellinger as Mets Pitch Short-Term, High-AAV Deal

With other bidders cooling, the outfielder’s market has narrowed to New York’s two clubs, hinging on contract length versus annual value.

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Overview

  • The Yankees have a reported five-year, $160 million offer with two opt-outs on the table and do not plan to enter a bidding war, per Bob Klapisch.
  • The Mets remain engaged and prefer a shorter contract with a higher annual salary, a structure echoed in recent reporting by The Athletic.
  • Multiple outlets note the Dodgers and Blue Jays are unlikely pursuers, concentrating Bellinger’s options primarily to the Yankees and Mets.
  • Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports the Yankees’ proposal is the only confirmed formal offer so far despite broader interest elsewhere.
  • MLB insider Jim Bowden says Bellinger is weighing multiple offers and could decide soon, with his strong 2025 season (29 HR, .272/.334/.480) bolstering his case.