2 Yankees Stars Give Another Heartbreak to New York After Cody Bellinger Prioritises Money Over Loyalty

Cody Bellinger’s decision to opt out of his $25 million player option has hit the New York Yankees fans like a gut punch. He, after all, had a career year, slashing. 272/.334/.480 with 29 home runs, 98 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and 160 hits. But his choice to test free agency leaves a hole not only on the field but also in the hearts of fans, who had grown to rely on him. Sadly, for Bellinger, loyalty seems to have been nothing in front of the money.

But here is the real kicker—Bellinger’s leaving may be just the first wave of heartbreak for the New York Yankees. Fans need to look at what they are to face next—the reality that two more players may not return in 2026. The roster is already turbulent, and now the future seems more uncertain.

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