The New York Yankees traded for Cody Bellinger last winter, and he has been a great addition to the team.

However, Bellinger has played his way to a potentially more lucrative contract than his current one. He has a $25 million player option next season, but ESPN's Jeff Passan predicts he will opt out .

"At 30, Bellinger will be one of the best bats on the market when he turns down his $25 million player option (which includes a $5 million buyout)," wrote Passan. "He's on pace to put up his most home runs and RBIs since his 2019 NL MVP campaign and will seek nine figures this winter."

Bellinger is having a phenomenal season, showing shades of the player he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will be one of the best outfielders on the market, and should be able to find a deal with mor

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