Cody Bellinger enjoyed a strong 2025 season. Batting .272 with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs, the outfielder played a key role in getting the New York Yankees to the playoffs.
Now a free agent, Bellinger is one of the most sought-after players on the market. Pretty much all the top teams have reportedly been keeping tabs on him, including the LA Dodgers.
The Athletic’s Katie Woo, however, believes that the New York Yankees are the favorites to sign Bellinger. Even if the slugger does not end up in the Bronx, Woo says the Dodgers will most likely not be in play. She explained why on Wednesday’s episode of “Dodgers’ Territory.”
“Cody Bellinger, to me, seems like he’s going to be a Yankee,” Woo said (Timestamp: 10:28). “Even if he’s not, I’m not sure if the Dodgers are in a position to give him either the years or the money that his market may be demanding. Bellinger’s likely to see a five-year deal in a perfect world for him.
“I don’t see LA doing that. If his market falls, maybe you can get Bellinger for a 2-3 year deal, (then) you reconsider it. But that seems pretty unlikely with the way things are shaking out right now,” she added.
Re-Signing Cody Bellinger Looks Like A No-Brainer For The New York Yankees
After yet another foray into the postseason ended in heartbreak, the New York Yankees were expected to be quite active in the winter, making improvements to their roster. However, much to the frustration of fans, the Bronx Bombers have been rather passive so far.
Two players most strongly linked have been Cody Bellinger and Tatsuya Imai. Imai is now off the table, having already sealed a move to the Houston Astros.
Having seen how well Bellinger played in the Bronx last year, bringing him back is probably as safe a bet as the organization can hope for when signing a top free agent. Earlier in the winter, general manager Brian Cashman also went on record to express his desire to bring the outfielder back to Yankee Stadium.
According to the latest reports, the Yankees have made contact with Cody Bellinger’s representatives, but both length and AAV remain sticking points in negotiations so far.
Read More:
‘Top 8 National Seed?’: Coastal Carolina Forces the Conversation With Statement Win Over Clemson
‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’: Paul Mainieri Shuts Down Exit Talk Amid Fan Backlash at South Carolina
‘Absolutely Pathetic’: Mets Fans Furious as Jonah Tong Pulled With 1 Out Left in Perfect Game
College Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in baseball, tennis, college football, men’s college basketball, women’s college basketball, and college baseball!
