"The Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger were recently reported to be at an impasse in contract negotiations. Both sides are interested in a reunion, but Bellinger has interest from other clubs, including the Mets and Dodgers. (The Angels, Phillies and Giants all at least checked in earlier in the offseason as well.) The Yankees have reportedly explored alternatives to Bellinger ranging from free agents like Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker to trade candidates like Luis Robert Jr. and Nico Hoerner."
"The Reds' weekend deal with right-hander Pierce Johnson took yet another name off the board on a dwindling relief market. For other teams looking to bolster their bullpen, the options are waning. Seranthony Dominguez is among the top names still on the market, and he's garnered some recent interest from the Twins. Michael Kopech, Jorge Lopez, Jose Leclerc, Paul Sewald, and Tommy Kahnle all remain available as well, but each comes with warts due to some combination of recent injury history and poor results."
The Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger remain in negotiations but are at an impasse over contract length. Bellinger has interest from the Mets, Dodgers, Angels, Phillies and Giants, while New York has explored alternatives such as Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Luis Robert Jr. and Nico Hoerner. New York is reportedly willing to include opt-outs to bridge the gap, potentially allowing Bellinger to collect significant money now and return to free agency later. The relief market has thinned as teams sign available arms, leaving fewer reliable options for clubs seeking bullpen help. Notable relievers still available include Seranthony Dominguez, Michael Kopech, Jorge Lopez, Jose Leclerc, Paul Sewald and Tommy Kahnle, though injury history and poor results complicate many of those fits.
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