"Cody Bellinger became the last of the top free-agent hitters to reach a deal, agreeing Wednesday to stay with the New York Yankees for a $162.5m, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Bellinger gets a $20m signing bonus and a full no-trade provision."
"He has the right to opt out after the 2027 or 2028 seasons to become a free agent again, but if there is a work stoppage that leads to no games being played in 2027, the agreement specifies the opt outs will shift to after the 2027 and 2028 seasons. A two-time All-Star acquired by the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs in December 2024, Bellinger hit .272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs last year."
Cody Bellinger agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with the New York Yankees, pending a successful physical. The deal includes a $20 million signing bonus, a full no-trade provision and opt-outs after the 2027 or 2028 seasons, with opt-out timing to shift if a 2027 work stoppage cancels games. Acquired by the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs in December 2024, Bellinger hit .272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs last year, including .302 with 18 homers and 55 RBIs at Yankee Stadium. He played 149 games in the outfield and seven at first base without an injured-list stint in 2024. Bellinger has a .261 career average with 225 homers and 695 RBIs and previously received $57.5 million of an $80 million, three-year Cubs contract.
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