Cody Bellinger has inked a five-year deal worth $162.5 million to remain with the New York Yankees, according to sources close to the negotiations.
The agreement brings an end to the search for the last top free-agent hitter, and it gives the Yankees a crucial boost in their quest for a championship run. The contract, which is subject to Bellinger's successful physical, includes a $20 million signing bonus and provides him with full no-trade protection.
Bellinger's deal has significant opt-out clauses, allowing him to become a free agent again after either the 2027 or 2028 seasons. However, in the event of a work stoppage that results in no games being played in 2027, those opt-outs will be triggered for the following season instead.
A two-time All-Star and son of former Yankee Clay Bellinger, Cody has established himself as one of the most feared hitters in the league. The left-handed outfielder enjoyed a breakout season with the Yankees last year, hitting .272 with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs. His production was particularly impressive at Yankee Stadium, where he posted a .302 batting average with 18 homers and 55 RBIs.
Bellinger's career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the National League Rookie of the Year award in 2017 and the NL MVP prize in 2019. He has averaged a .261 batting average with 225 home runs and 695 RBIs over his nine seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and New York Yankees.
In his previous deal with the Cubs, Bellinger earned $57.5 million from an initial three-year contract worth $80 million. He opted out of a $25 million option for 2026 in favor of a $5 million buyout. The new agreement brings his total earnings to over $162.5 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in baseball.
The agreement brings an end to the search for the last top free-agent hitter, and it gives the Yankees a crucial boost in their quest for a championship run. The contract, which is subject to Bellinger's successful physical, includes a $20 million signing bonus and provides him with full no-trade protection.
Bellinger's deal has significant opt-out clauses, allowing him to become a free agent again after either the 2027 or 2028 seasons. However, in the event of a work stoppage that results in no games being played in 2027, those opt-outs will be triggered for the following season instead.
A two-time All-Star and son of former Yankee Clay Bellinger, Cody has established himself as one of the most feared hitters in the league. The left-handed outfielder enjoyed a breakout season with the Yankees last year, hitting .272 with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs. His production was particularly impressive at Yankee Stadium, where he posted a .302 batting average with 18 homers and 55 RBIs.
Bellinger's career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the National League Rookie of the Year award in 2017 and the NL MVP prize in 2019. He has averaged a .261 batting average with 225 home runs and 695 RBIs over his nine seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and New York Yankees.
In his previous deal with the Cubs, Bellinger earned $57.5 million from an initial three-year contract worth $80 million. He opted out of a $25 million option for 2026 in favor of a $5 million buyout. The new agreement brings his total earnings to over $162.5 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in baseball.
, but i guess they're trying to win it all now 
I mean, a $162.5 million deal is crazy, right? But, honestly, it feels like the Yankees are just throwing money at this point 
. Cody Bellinger's got some impressive stats, don't get me wrong, but 5 years and that kinda cash is a lot to swallow 
I'm not saying he can't perform, but you gotta think about the risk too. Opt-outs after '27 or '28? That's just adding fuel to the fire 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out 
like, why is that flavor so special?! 
Anyway, back to baseball... Cody Bellinger is gonna be raking in some serious cash, but you know who's not getting paid that much? The guy who makes the peanuts at the ballpark 
I mean, can't they just give him a raise or something?! 
The Yankees are getting a gem with this deal! Can't wait to see what the future holds for him 
cody's gonna be makin' bank in the Bronx and i gotta say i'm kinda salty that he's not comin' to my hometown team tho 
either way i love watchin him crush it on the field, that dude can hit 
. His stats are straight fire 
. The dude's been on a roll since 2017, and it's awesome to see him finally getting the payday he deserves 
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. 162.5 million is a lot of cash, but it's worth it if it means they'll be competing for a championship this year. The opt-out clauses are pretty interesting too, I guess that shows how much the team believes in him 
How will this impact his game? Will he be able to perform as well under all that pressure from the big team?