Cody Bellinger Opts Out of Yankees Contract, Becomes Free Agent

Cody Bellinger has opted out of the final year of his contract with the New York Yankees, becoming a free agent as expected. He had a $25 million player option for 2026. In 2025, Bellinger slashed .272/.334/.480 with 29 home runs, 98 RBI, and 89 runs scored over 152 games, playing multiple outfield positions and first base. He is considered one of the top free agents available, ranked No. 3 by Yahoo Sports, and is looking to capitalize on his strong performance after a bounce-back season with the Cubs in 2023 and a solid 2024 campaign.