Summary
Cody Bellinger, a free agent, played well for the New York Yankees in 2025 but might not return due to financial considerations. The Yankees' owner aims to cut costs, which may affect their ability to re-sign Bellinger. The team has other outfield options if they cannot keep him.
Key Facts
- Cody Bellinger is a free agent and played for the Yankees in 2025.
- He had 29 home runs and 98 RBIs last season, his best since 2019.
- The Yankees are trying to re-sign Bellinger but face financial hurdles.
- Yankees' owner Hal Steinbrenner wants to lower the team's payroll.
- The Yankees had the third-highest payroll in baseball in 2025.
- Spotrac estimates Bellinger could cost $30.4 million annually.
- If Bellinger leaves, Yankees have internal outfield options like Spencer Jones and Jasson Dominguez.
