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Yankees Weigh Cody Bellinger Return Versus $400 Million Kyle Tucker Pursuit as Market Heats Up

Contract projections plus a looming qualifying-offer decision on Trent Grisham raise timing and cost pressures.

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BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 28: The New York Yankees logo shown on a ball bag during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 28, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Jon Heyman reports the Yankees are prioritizing Cody Bellinger and he is open to returning, though a quick resolution is not expected.
  • The Dodgers, Mets and Phillies are cited as realistic suitors for Bellinger, increasing competition for a reunion in the Bronx.
  • Jim Bowden ranks Kyle Tucker as this class’s top free agent with projections in the $400–$500 million range and lists the Yankees among potential fits.
  • Analysts project Bellinger around six years and roughly $168 million after a 2025 season valued near 5 WAR with defensive versatility across the outfield and first base.
  • Joel Sherman highlights a five-day, $22.05 million qualifying-offer call on Trent Grisham that intersects with the Yankees’ center-field plans, as internal voices weigh Bellinger’s flexibility against Tucker’s long-term upside.