"As expected, New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and become a free agent next month, a source told ESPN. Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for next season. After a rebound season in his first year in pinstripes, he presumably will receive widespread interest in free agency -- it should yield a lucrative multi-year contract."
"Hitting behind Aaron Judge most of the season, Bellinger batted .272 with 29 home runs and an .813 OPS in 152 games in 2025. He was especially productive against left-handed pitching despite hitting left-handed, leading all left-handed hitters in on-base percentage (.415) and slugging (.601) against lefties. He was also one of the sport's most top defenders: Bellinger accumulated seven Outs Above Average and eight Defensive Runs Saved between the three outfield positions and first base."
Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and will become a free agent next month, with a $25 million player option for next season. After a rebound in his first year with New York, he is expected to attract widespread interest and earn a lucrative multi-year contract. Bellinger batted .272 with 29 homers and an .813 OPS in 152 games in 2025, hitting especially well against left-handed pitching (.415 OBP, .601 SLG). He posted elite defense (7 Outs Above Average, 8 Defensive Runs Saved), added 13 steals, and totaled 4.9 fWAR. Other Yankees likely to reach free agency include Trent Grisham, Paul Goldschmidt, Devin Williams and Luke Weaver.
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