In New York, they are biting their nails because of anxiety and uncertainty. Both the organization and the Yankees fans are not sleeping well this offseason as a result of the insistence on signing Cody Bellinger, who is not giving in to the team’s attempts to sign him.
The franchise’s moves in the winter market have focused on bringing back the same 2025 roster. Pitchers Paul Blackburn and Ryan Yarbrough, as well as infielder Amed Rosario, were re-signed. Outfielder Trent Grisham accepted the qualifying offer to return in 2026. The only one missing is Cody.
One of the latest acquisitions was the pitcher Ryan Weathers, a signing that did not generate good opinions from fans, because they expected a star or a high-profile player. The arrival of the pitcher increased the anger among the fans because the Yankees still do not give the big surprise with an elite free agent.
New York is running out of options to improve its roster. The Yankees missed out on outfielder Kyle Tucker, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers, while infielder Bo Bichette signed with the Mets. The organization has concentrated all its efforts on convincing Bellinger, but if it fails to close the deal in the coming days, it will suffer
Time is running out, efforts have not worked so far and free agent options are dwindling. Cody has the final say in defining the future of the franchise in the next campaign.
Cody Bellinger is in the sights of other teams
The Yankees are not the only team interested in Bellinger, as the Mets, Phillies and Giants are among the franchises that want the outfielder on their roster
None of those teams need Bellinger as much as the Yankees. As the lineup is currently constructed, the team will rely heavily on the production of Aaron Judge. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is a dangerous slugger when healthy, but he has spent time on the injured list every year since 2018.
Bellinger, who slashed .272/.334/.480 with 29 home runs and 25 doubles in 656 plate appearances, proved he can help protect Judge in the lineup.
Blue Jays also going for Cody Bellinger
Hurt in their pride because Kyle Tucker turned down the $350 million offer, the Toronto executives have placed Cody on their priority list. They are going for a coveted free agent with a good punch and Bellinger fits that profile. They will enter the bidding for him and may well beat the Yankees to the punch.
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