Overview
- The Yankees are prioritizing a Cody Bellinger reunion and he is open to returning, though reporting indicates a deal is unlikely to come together quickly.
- Multiple analysts, including The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner, urge New York to target Kyle Tucker as the safer long-term bat, with projected contracts in the $400 million to $500 million range.
- Bellinger’s market is forecast around six years and roughly $168 million, with his defensive versatility and pronounced Yankee Stadium production factoring into evaluations.
- Rival interest looms, with the Dodgers and Mets cited as legitimate contenders for Bellinger and the Dodgers, Mets and Phillies floated as strong fits for Tucker.
- The Yankees face a five-day decision on a $22.05 million qualifying offer for Trent Grisham, tightening center-field planning as broader roster questions—Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s uncertainty and the paths for prospects like Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez—shape winter moves.