The Mets have interest in free agent Cody Bellinger, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman also downplays the possibility of the Dodgers making a strong run at free agent Edwin Díaz, which he suggests could be good for the Mets.

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is now a free agent after a successful season with the New York Yankees. An MLB insider recently linked him

Cody Bellinger, the former MVP and standout outfielder, has become a hot commodity in the free-agent market following an impressive 5.1-WAR season with the New York Yankees. At just 30 years old, Bellinger has successfully revitalized his career after struggling in previous seasons.

Bellinger had a very good 2025 with the Yankees, batting .272/.334/.480 with 29 home runs in 152 games. That was worth 5.1 bWAR. Yes, it was skewed a bit by Yankee Stadium, perhaps the most lefty-hitter friendly park in MLB.

Yankees trade buzz heats up as potential returns of Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham could push out a fan-favorite slugger

Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent, a source told MLB.com. Bellinger just completed the second year of a three-year contract that he signed with the Cubs in February 2024,