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Right now, the New York Yankees are probably the most serious in the Cody Bellinger file, with at least two offers already on the table for the star outfielder.
However, the two parties don't seem to be close to an agreement, despite the apparent increase in the Yankees' latest offer. Indeed, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, the Bombers' most recent proposal had an annual value of over $30 million over several years.
Sources: Yankees' latest multi-year offer to free agent Cody Bellinger was for more than $30M AAV as Bellinger's side seeks seven years.
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– Brendan Kuty
(@BrendanKutyNJ) January 9, 2026
The problem, however, is that Bellinger and his side are seeking a seven-year pact. As a result, this issue is likely to drag on, with both sides feeling no urgency to come to an agreement.
Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette both remain on the market as potential options should Bellinger officially leave the New York organization after just one season, which won't move things along any faster.
In fact, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that Bronx officials' interest in Bichette has intensified as the team's negotiations with Bellinger stagnate.
The Yankees have a vacancy at shortstop after Anthony Volpe underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder last October. In addition, the name of second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been mentioned as a potential candidate to find himself under other skies, which would open up a long-term spot for Bichette.
Returning to Bellinger, who turned down a $25 million player option at the start of the offseason, he is also attracting interest from several Major League Baseball clubs, including the New York Mets.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, where Bellinger began his career and with whom he won the 2019 National League MVP award, as well as the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs, who traded for him last winter, have also shown interest.
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