Summary
Cody Bellinger agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with the New York Yankees. The deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and the opportunity for Bellinger to opt out after the first two seasons. The contract gives Bellinger $85 million over the next two seasons, with potential financial gains if he performs well.
Key Facts
- Cody Bellinger signed a five-year contract with the Yankees worth $162.5 million.
- The contract includes a $20 million signing bonus.
- Bellinger will receive a base salary of $32.5 million for each of the next two seasons.
- He has the option to opt out of the contract after the second and fourth years.
- If he stays, he will earn $25.8 million in both 2028 and 2029 and $25.9 million in 2030.
- Bellinger's contract gives him $85 million over the next two seasons.
- This deal allows Bellinger to reenter the market if he believes he can secure a better contract in the future.
