"The New York Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger are in agreement on a five-year, $162.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday, ending a standoff between two sides that preferred to reunite all winter long. The deal includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, a $20 million signing bonus, and a full no-trade clause, sources said. Bellinger figures to slot back in as the Yankees' primary left fielder -- he started more games there (59)"
"Hitting behind Aaron Judge most of the year, Bellinger batted .272 with 29 home runs and an .813 OPS in 152 games. He was especially productive against left-handed pitching and led all left-handed hitters in on-base percentage (.415) and slugging (.601) against left-handed pitchers. He was also one of the sport's top defenders: Bellinger accumulated seven Outs Above Average and eight Defensive Runs Saved between the three outfield positions and first base."
Cody Bellinger agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with the New York Yankees that includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, a $20 million signing bonus, and a full no-trade clause. Bellinger is expected to be the Yankees' primary left fielder, having started 59 games there last season, which could reduce Jasson Dominguez's everyday role. Bellinger hit .272 with 29 home runs and an .813 OPS in 152 games while hitting particularly well against left-handed pitching, posting a .415 on-base percentage and .601 slugging versus lefties. He also provided elite defense with seven Outs Above Average and eight Defensive Runs Saved, compiling a 4.9 fWAR that ranked among the game's top players.
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