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Yankees Move to Improve Cody Bellinger Offer As Mets, Blue Jays Emerge

Yankees Move to Improve Cody Bellinger Offer As Mets, Blue Jays Emerge

Summary

The New York Yankees are looking to improve their offer to free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger. This comes as the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays show interest in Bellinger after missing out on signing Kyle Tucker, who joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees have offered a five-year contract, but Bellinger seeks a longer term.

Key Facts

  • The Yankees want to sign Cody Bellinger after a strong season with them.
  • Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for four years and $240 million.
  • The Mets and Blue Jays were also interested in Tucker but did not sign him.
  • The Yankees' offer to Bellinger includes two opt-outs and is worth $155 million over five years.
  • Bellinger is looking for a seven-year contract.
  • The Mets and Blue Jays still need an outfielder and might make strong offers to Bellinger.
  • The Yankees are trying to act quickly to secure Bellinger’s deal.

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