"There's a fit between Bellinger and the Blue Jays on paper. He, like known target Kyle Tucker , is a left-handed hitting outfielder who plays strong defense. He would fit on the roster for all the same reasons as Tucker. The problem is that he isn't the same calibre of player, but reportedly wants the same calibre of contract this offseason."
"Bellinger's underlying metrics are equally as concerning. His 70.1 mph bat speed ranked in just the 20th percentile, while his average exit velocity and barrel rate were in the 24th and 36th percentile, respectively. These are nearly identical to his metrics with the Cubs in 2024, when he recorded a .751 OPS without the benefit of Yankee Stadium's short porch."
Cody Bellinger remains a free agent amid an impasse with the Yankees. He offers left-handed power and strong defense, producing a .272/.334/.480 line with 29 home runs, 98 RBIs, and 4.9 fWAR in 2025. Much of that production was concentrated at Yankee Stadium, where he posted a .909 OPS versus a .715 OPS on the road. Underlying metrics are weak: 70.1 mph bat speed in the 20th percentile, average exit velocity in the 24th, and barrel rate in the 36th. He and his agent seek roughly $37 million annually, a price that exceeds his consistent value; Toronto should prioritize other hitting targets such as Kyle Tucker.
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