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Cody Bellinger Drops Surprising Update on Potential Yankees Exit

Cody Bellinger Drops Surprising Update on Potential Yankees Exit

Summary

Cody Bellinger, who plays for the New York Yankees, has a decision to make about his contract. He has the option to leave his current deal with the Yankees and possibly sign a better one. He has not yet decided if he will opt out of his contract.

Key Facts

  • Bellinger was traded to the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs last offseason.
  • He has a three-year, $80 million contract that includes options to leave after each of the first two seasons.
  • He had strong performance statistics this season, with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs, his best since 2019.
  • Bellinger has a $25 million option for next season.
  • If he decides to leave, he can enter free agency to look for a new contract.
  • The Yankees might offer him a better deal if he decides to opt out of his current contract.
  • Unlike Bellinger, Pete Alonso from the Mets has decided to enter free agency.

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