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The New York Yankees have multiple players set to hit the free agency market this winter, with Cody Bellinger arguably being the most important. Bellinger was traded to the Yankees by the Chicago Cubs last winter and had a great season in New York.
The New York Yankees failed to reach the World Series this season and could lose some key players in free agency.
Will the New York Yankees go big or go home in free agency? General manager Brian Cashman could choose the safest path by re-signing outfielders Cody Bellinger
“Predicted Contract: 5 years, $140 million. A $28 million AAV would give Bellinger a slight raise over the $26.6 million figure of his last contract, and while he might push for a sixth year, a five-year deal and an option for 2031 might be where his market ultimately lands,” Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter wrote.
The Yankees face big offseason decisions, having lost Juan Soto. Key players like Trent Grisham, Paul Goldschmidt, and Luke Weaver could test free agency. However, one of the biggest calls involves Cody Bellinger, who joined New York via trade last year.
The New York Yankees are beginning to work through some major outfield question this offseason while their peers are still duking it out in the World Series. Wi
The New York Yankees will need to win the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes in order to keep their World Series hopes up.
Okamoto is a well-decorated slugger who can play first base, third base, and the outfield. During his time in Japan, he was a six-time All-Star, three-time Central League home run leader, and two-time Central League RBI leader.