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Yankees Hold Line on Five-Year Cody Bellinger Offer as Mets Prefer Shorter, High-AAV Deal

The stalemate reflects a market reset by Kyle Tucker’s record present-value contract and Scott Boras’ push for longer terms.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) (L-R) Anthony Volpe #11, Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 and Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees look on against the Toronto Blue Jays in game four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City. The Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 5-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Bo Bichette #11 and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate their 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Yankees are reportedly firm at five years and about $155–160 million for Bellinger, with two opt-outs and a signing bonus, and do not plan to enter a bidding war.
  • The Mets remain in on Bellinger but favor a shorter-term arrangement with a higher average annual value, per The Athletic’s reporting.
  • New York’s front office is also pursuing a center-field-capable outfielder and rotation help, with names such as Freddy Peralta, Harrison Bader, Lars Nootbaar, Jake Meyers and Luis Robert Jr. mentioned as possibilities.
  • Kyle Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers that includes opt-outs and deferrals, yielding an MLB-record present-day AAV of roughly $57.1 million and influencing valuations for top outfielders.
  • After signing Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract with opt-outs, the Mets continue reshaping their roster while Bellinger’s camp, led by Boras, is seeking a longer, higher-value pact.