Cody Bellinger will decline his $25MM player option and become a free agent, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. That was never much in doubt, as the outfielder will hit the open market after one strong season with the Yankees. He’ll collect a $5MM buyout ...

The Yankees’ outfielder’s free agency gamble could set the price tag that defines the MLB winter. Bellinger gave the Yankees exactly what they hoped for this season. In 152 games, he hit .272 with a .334 on-base percentage and a .480 slugging ...

We could be in the final hours of Cody Bellinger's stint with the New York Yankees, who face elimination from the playoffs Tuesday in Game 3 of the American League Division Series with the Toronto Blue Jays. The outfielder is expected to opt out of his ...

The New York Yankees may be heading toward one of the most defining offseasons of the Brian Cashman era. With Cody Bellinger expected to decline his player option for the 2026 season and hit free agency, the Yankees’ front office faces a franchise ...

An integral part of the New York Yankees' 2025 offense is looking to cash in. Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is expected to opt out of his contract for the 2026 MLB season and become a free agent this coming offseason, ESPN reported on Friday morning.