A five-year deal keeps him in New York.
I don’t think anyone really expected another outcome for Cody Bellinger. Did you?
Here’s the deal that returns Bellinger to the Bronx:
Bellinger’s swing seems well-suited for Yankee Stadium, and that shows in his splits from 2025.
Home: .302/.365/.544 with 18 home runs in 298 at-bats
Away: .241/.301/.414 with 11 home runs in 290 at-bats
So yeah. Outside of Yankee Stadium, that’s not a hitter who would rate such a contract.
You likely recall that Bellinger had a three-homer game against the Cubs last year, and would have had a fourth if not for this great catch by Kyle Tucker [VIDEO].
(NOTE: This does not suggest I wish the Cubs had re-signed Tucker. It’s just a great play worth noting.)
Anyway, while Bellinger has some opt-outs in this deal, my feeling is that he’ll stay with the Yankees for the five-year term. As noted, he’s a good fit there and the Yankees do, generally, contend every year.
If you’re interested in seeing him play at Wrigley, the Yankees will visit the Cubs for a three-game series July 31-Aug. 1-2. Should be a hot ticket — and not just to see Bellinger.
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