The New York Yankees could have misplaced Juan Soto in free company, however they’re doing their finest to stay aggressive.
The Yankees on Tuesday acquired Cody Bellinger in a commerce with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs are sending $5 million to the Yankees to facilitate the commerce. The Cubs are additionally getting pitcher Cody Poteet in return for Bellinger.
Bellinger batted .266 with a .751 OPS in 2024. He had 23 doubles and 18 dwelling runs in 130 video games — the identical quantity he performed within the 12 months earlier than. It was in 2023 that Bellinger reclaimed his All-Star like type. The outfielder batted .307 with an .881 OPS in 2023.
Bellinger was an All-Star as a rookie in 2017 when he slugged 39 dwelling runs. He gained NL Rookie of the Yr that season. Bellinger additionally gained NL MVP in 2019 after crushing 47 dwelling runs with 115 RBIs and a 1.035 OPS.
Bellinger has two years left on his present contract. He’ll earn $27.5 million in 2025 and he has a $25 million participant choice for 2026, which means he might select to grow to be a free agent after subsequent season.
Bellinger had the choice to terminate his contract and grow to be a free agent this offseason however declined to take action, which apparently left the Cubs surprised.
Poteet, 30, made 4 begins for the Yankees in 2024. He went 3-0 with a 2.22 ERA.
Since dropping Soto to the rival New York Mets, the Yankees have signed Max Fried and purchased Devin Williams and Bellinger in trades. They in all probability have one other transfer or two in retailer, particularly since they want a primary baseman.
