The Blue Jays are aware of the risks with Cody Bellinger

Right now, the Yankees are really hoping they'll be able to keep Cody Bellinger… at their price.

In recent weeks, they've leaked all the details of their offer to the media. We're talking about a five-year contract valued at around $160 million, with two outright options . And Jim Bowden is also talking about a good signing bonus.

The Yankees don't have a panic pivot if they fail to re-sign Cody Bellinger, says @JimBowdenGM.

“I still think it's likely that Bellinger goes back. My understanding is that they're willing to give him a huge signing bonus as well.” pic.twitter.com/8isnTQ8MpH

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 19, 2026

What the Yankees are hoping is that the outfielder will accept their offer. That way, they wouldn't have to lose the player, given that they don't want to get into a bidding war.

If not, where will he go?

The Mets would potentially be prepared to offer him something in the short term. But we don't necessarily know if it's something he's interested in, given that he'll be on his third contract since leaving the Dodgers.

What about the Blue Jays?

Clearly, they're also in the running. But listening to Jim Bowden (Foul Territory), the Blue Jays don't want to get into a crazy contract with Scott Boras' client either.

Bowden believes that the player's inconsistency and the fact that his batting stroke could age badly are elements that make the Blue Jays less aggressive for Bellinger than they were for Kyle Tucker, for example. But that doesn't mean he'll never sign with Toronto.

Why aren't the Blue Jays in on Cody Bellinger in the same way they were for Kyle Tucker?

“I think it's the risk with how he's gonna age with the swing,” says @JimBowdenGM. pic.twitter.com/t5RWcNJYJC

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 19, 2026

With all this information coming out, it's easy to think that the Bombardiers just have to hope that Bellinger realizes that their offer is legitimate and that it's time to accept it, as a way of securing its future after years of ups and downs.

Will it happen?

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