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Yankees Weigh Cody Bellinger’s Future With Opt-Out Expected

Some expect New York to weigh Kyle Tucker as a marquee alternative.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees stands on the field during a pitching change against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Multiple reports indicate Cody Bellinger is likely to decline his $25 million option for 2026 and enter free agency.
  • Bleacher Report, as cited by Newsweek, projects the Yankees to either pursue a new deal with Bellinger or make a bigger play for Kyle Tucker if he reaches the market.
  • Bellinger has produced a .279 average with 26 home runs, 83 RBI and an .837 OPS in his first season in New York, while providing defensive versatility.
  • Analysts cited by EssentiallySports suggest California suitors, including the Giants, could be in the mix if Bellinger tests the market.
  • Bleacher Report’s forecasts also float Luis Arráez as a contact-first alternative the Yankees could target should they move on from Bellinger.