Cody Bellinger always seemed like a natural fit with the New York Yankees , and his one year in pinstripes seems to have reflected that.

The former MVP hit .272 in 2025 with 29 home runs, 13 stolen bases and a 125 OPS+. It was good enough for Bellinger to opt out of his contract , which would have paid him $52.5 million over the next two seasons.

It's no secret that the Yankees love Bellinger, and insider Joel Sherman believes the team will “probably do what they can” to bring him back in 2026.

“[He] fits them well and I think is an exceptional player,” he said in a video for the New York Post.

He also reminded fans that, while Bellinger had a resurgent season in 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered him in 2022 after his career appeared to crater. He then had one great yea

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