Now 30 years old, Bellinger was a Dodgers draft pick who spent his first six career seasons with the team from 2017-22. Over that span, Bellinger made two All-Star teams, won NL MVP in 2019, and won a World Series with the Dodgers in 2020.

The New York Yankees went out fizzling against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, and now they have to face the music of the offseason. One of those things is to find a replacement for their superstar outfielder, Cody Bellinger, who opted out of his contract.

On day two of the GM Meetings, agent Scott Boras talked about free agent client Cody Bellinger, who may or may not re-sign with the Yankees.

The New York Yankees had one of the better outfields in the Major Leagues in 2025. Aaron Judge is an MVP-favorite once again, while Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham were both great for New York. But both Belliner and Grisham are heading towards free agency.

Cody Bellinger, once a cornerstone of the Los Angeles Dodgers, spent his first six big-league seasons in Los Angeles, earning NL Rookie of the Year honors in 2017 and the NL MVP award in 2019.

Cody Bellinger has opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees and could be a hot name on the open market.

The New York Mets are shaping up to be a fun team to watch this offseason, with several high-profile moves expected. However, it’s still unclear which direction the team will take. One key name to watch is Cody Bellinger, who reportedly knew he was opting out of his contract following the conclusion of the season.

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