Yankees Still Clear Favorites For Cody Bellinger, Per Insider
Summary
The New York Yankees are focused on re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger, who performed well for them last season. Bellinger, who opted out of his Cubs contract, is hitting free agency, but the Yankees are seen as the top contender to sign him again. His stats show he plays particularly well at Yankee Stadium, making him a good fit for the team.Key Facts
- Cody Bellinger is an All-Star outfielder and a former National League Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- Bellinger played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs before joining the Yankees last season.
- In his year with the Yankees, Bellinger hit 29 home runs and had 98 runs batted in (RBIs).
- He opted out of the final year of his three-year, $80 million contract with the Cubs to explore free agency.
- The Yankees are reportedly the favorites to re-sign Bellinger, with other teams like the Mets and Phillies also interested.
- Bellinger had strong performance numbers at Yankee Stadium, with a .909 on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) there.
- His home stats show he hit .302 with 18 home runs at Yankee Stadium but had lower numbers on the road.
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