"One outfielder who has yet to really get his superstar payday is Cody Bellinger. Now a free agent for the third time in his career and coming off a solid season with the Yankees, Bellinger is positioning himself for a payday north of $100 million. As one of the best bats on the market, the question is whether the Blue Jays might enter the ring with Scott Boras for a potential negotiation for Bellinger's services to patrol the outfield in Toronto."
"After a down year with the Cubbies in year two of his three-year deal in Chicago, the Cubs shopped the former NL MVP on the trade market, and several teams came calling. Ultimately, it was the New York Yankees who landed Bellinger, and in retrospect, they gave up very little in the form of pitching prospect Cody Poteet. Bellinger bounced back in a big way in pinstripes, slashing .272/.334/.480 in 152 games with the Yankees, hitting 29 home runs and posting a 125 wRC+."
The outfielder market is unusually constrained for the coming offseason despite typically favoring buyers, with marquee names like Randy Arozarena and Daulton Varsho expected to lead free-agent classes. Contenders aiming to upgrade outfield depth are advised to act now to avoid competitive bidding for mid-tier players who may seek superstar money next winter. Cody Bellinger enters free agency after a strong 2025 rebound with the Yankees, posting a .272/.334/.480 slash line, 29 home runs and a 125 wRC+. Bellinger improved launch metrics, reduced his whiff rate, showed better plate discipline, and saw defensive metrics rise.
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