
this new york yankees Plan B worked out pretty well.
Just one week after losing Juan Soto For their crosstown rival, they reportedly acquired another All-Star in Cody Bellinger.
Soto’s departure to Queens comes just days after they signed ace left-hander Max Fried to an eight-year contract, and on Friday, they acquired dominant closer Devin Williams.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder and former Los Angeles Dodger Cody Bellinger gestures to the crowd after being recognized by the Dodgers before a game on April 14, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Trier)
Now, they appear to have added Bellinger, who was named the 2017 NFC Rookie of the Year and the 2019 NFC MVP.
this is a Bellinger’s career ups and downswho is shaping up to be one of the best players in the sport early in his career. From 2017 to 2019, he hit .278 with an OPS of .928. Since then, he’s been a .244 hitter with an OPS of .731.

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Cody Bellinger bats during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 29, 2024 in Milwaukee. (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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However, his final two seasons with the Chicago Cubs were better. In 2023, he hit 26 home runs and hit .307, but in 2024, he took a step back with a .266 average and .751 OPS. Analysis suggests Bellinger is in luck in 2023 because he’s not the slugger he once was. Therefore, the 2024 season can be seen as the left-hander’s return to reality.
The Yankees apparently plan to keep Bellinger in center field, although he has spent some time at first base. If so, that would ensure the Judges return to their regular right field spot, and they could now consider No. 1 picks including Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, Carlos Santana and Paul Goldschmidt. base market.

Chicago Cubs center fielder and former Los Angeles Dodger Cody Bellinger gestures to the crowd after being recognized by the Dodgers before a game on April 14, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Trier)
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The Yankees will reportedly pay Bellinger $45 million of the $50 million he is owed through 2026. He has one player opting out after the 2025 season. They sent reliever Cody Poteet back to Chicago.
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