Yankees Submit Formal Offer to Cody Bellinger as Talks Advance
The bid reflects a disciplined approach in a market with few aggressive suitors.
Overview
- Jon Heyman reported the Yankees submitted an official offer to Cody Bellinger within the past week.
- Negotiations are ongoing, and no contract terms or agreement have been disclosed.
- Bellinger’s 2025 output included 29 home runs, a 125 wRC+, and plus defense in the outfield and at first base.
- Reporting from Jack Curry and Jeff Passan indicates the team will not stretch its payroll to complete a deal.
- Internal options such as Trent Grisham and a possible left-field role for Jasson Dominguez ease urgency, and the Mets have not mounted an aggressive push.