One of the New York Yankees' most important bats behind Aaron Judge will be hitting free agency this winter, as outfielder Cody Bellinger will opt out of the final year and $25 million of his three-year contract, per multiple reports.

The 30-year-old is coming off one of his best all-around seasons since winning the National League MVP in 2019 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 152 games, he slashed .272/.334/.480 (.813 OPS) with 29 home runs and 98 RBI, where his left-handed swing was a perfect fit for the short porch in the Bronx.

It's as good a time as ever for him to get the long-term contract he's been in search of for quite some time. Bellinger's inconsistent career arc is hitting a high point at a good time, as his market will not be short of teams looking to employ a versatile tale

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