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Yankees Offer Cody Bellinger More Than $30 Million Per Year
According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, the New York Yankees' latest multi-year contract offer to free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger was for an average annual value of more than $30 million per year, according to sources briefed on the ongoing talks. Bellinger's camp continues to push for seven years, though, and there remains a gap in talks. The AAV of $30 million-plus would rank among the five highest-paid outfielders in the game. The Yankees want to re-sign Bellinger, who would be insurance for the team in center field, right field, and first base. The 30-year-old lefty slugger hit .272 with 29 homers, 98 RBI, and a 5.1 WAR, making him just one of three Yankees outfielders with a WAR over 5.0 in the last decade. The Yankees are expected to prefer a deal for five years, which is what both Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso received this offseason in free agency. Returning to the Bronx would be best for Bellinger's 2026 fantasy value, where he'd be a top-15 outfielder as a five-category contributor.
Source: The Athletic - Brendan Kuty
Source: The Athletic - Brendan Kuty
