Overview
- Jon Heyman reports the team has made Cody Bellinger its top priority and is "pretty confident" he will not choose the crosstown Mets.
- Captain Aaron Judge is actively advocating internally for Bellinger’s return after the outfielder’s strong 2025 campaign.
- Other suitors, including the Dodgers and Giants, remain engaged and pricing signals are murky following a widely cited but retracted $400 million figure, with no agreement in place.
- GM Brian Cashman has publicly called Bellinger a great fit while maintaining a wait‑out‑the‑market approach after a quiet stretch focused on depth re‑signings.
- As a contingency, the club has checked on Austin Hays as a lower‑cost option who could be paired with Jasson Domínguez in left field if Bellinger departs.