"Bellinger, whose $25-million player option for next season was declined by the Yankees organization earlier this month, has reached free agency in three of the last four off-seasons - and has been linked to Toronto in each of those instances. This franchise also reportedly expressed interest in the 2019 NL MVP winner as a trade destination before he was ultimately dealt to the Bronx Bombers last winter."
"Any one of these potential suitors would benefit from adding Bellinger - a Scott Boras client - to their 2026 plans, especially after he blasted 29 home runs - his most since '19 - and drove in 98, while slashing .272/.334/.480 with a 125 wRC+ (100 league average) in 152 games last season. He also accounted for 4.9 fWAR, the second-most of his career - trailing only his MVP-winning 7.8 rating."
Cody Bellinger rebounded strongly with the New York Yankees in 2025 and will enter free agency after the Yankees declined his $25-million player option. He has reached free agency three of the last four off-seasons and has been repeatedly linked to the Toronto Blue Jays, who see him as an alternative to Kyle Tucker. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Yankees are reported to be open to reunions, and the Angels have checked in as they need an impact center fielder. Bellinger hit 29 home runs, drove in 98, slashed .272/.334/.480, posted a 125 wRC+, and earned 4.9 fWAR.
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