Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger said he will not participate in the World Baseball Classic.

Fantasy Impact

Bellinger recently re-signed with the Yankees. He'll remain with them throughout spring training after signing late in the offseason.

Cody Bellinger has agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million deal with the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes opt-outs after the 2027 and 2028 seasons, a $20 million signing bonus, and a full no-trade clause. He'll look to have another productive season in New York in 2026 after hitting 29 home runs with an .814 OPS in 2025. He'll be a fixture in the heart of the Yankees' order, likely spending time in both the outfield and first base.

Cody Bellinger is reportedly drawing interest from the Yankees, Mets and two others.

Fantasy Impact

Bellinger has now become one of the top hitters and overall players available on the free agent market. He has been closely linked to both the Yankees and Mets.

The New York Yankees have reportedly made a second contract offer to free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.

Fantasy Impact

Bellinger has been the Yankees' No. 1 free-agent target all offseason, a quiet one so far from The Bombers. Bellinger declined his $25 million player option to hit the open market earlier in the offseason, an unsurprising move considering he hit .272 with 29 home runs, 13 stolen bases, and an .814 OPS across 152 games last season.

Cody Bellinger has declined his $25 million player option with the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Bellinger will head to free agency after hitting .272, with 29 home runs, and 98 RBI in 2025. The Yankees will most certainly make every effort to bring the slugging left-hander back to New York., but he will likely have many suitors in free agency.