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Yankees Weigh Bellinger Free Agency as Cashman Puts Spencer Jones in 2026 Mix

Cashman said no contract talks have occurred with Scott Boras.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 05: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates after a two run home run during the sixth inning in game two of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 11: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees looks on before the start of the fifth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Mar 4, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones (78) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cody Bellinger is a free agent after declining his player option following a .272/.334/.480 season with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs.
  • Brian Cashman praised Bellinger as an impact player and said the Yankees would like him back, noting they expect him to test the market.
  • Cashman confirmed he has not spoken with Bellinger’s agent, Scott Boras, indicating any return would come through open free agency.
  • Cashman said prospect Spencer Jones has earned a spring training look and could be considered for an everyday role in 2026 depending on offseason moves.
  • How hard New York pursues Bellinger could be shaped by outside targets such as Kyle Tucker and internal options including Jasson Dominguez and Jones.