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Yankees predicted to reunite with $80M MVP, World Series champion, 2-time All-Star veteran originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/em><\/p>\n

The New York Yankees just got some good news during what has been a difficult stretch since the end of the season. This year, the Yankees simply didn\u2019t have it, and their struggles became glaringly obvious during the playoffs. However, there was finally a positive development regarding Aaron Judge\u2019s injury status.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf Judge had required Tommy John surgery or some other significant elbow operation, that would have had lingering impacts into the 2026 season, though it seems Judge will be expected to be a full-time outfielder again next year. That should allow the Yankees to go into 2026 planning on having Judge in right and Stanton in the DH slot,\u201d MLB Trade Rumors\u2019 Darragh McDonald wrote.<\/p>\n

On the downside, versatile veteran Cody Bellinger is expected to opt out of his contract, officially sending him into free agency.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs expected, New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and become a free agent next month, a source told ESPN. Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for next season. After a rebound season in his first year in pinstripes, he presumably will receive widespread interest in free agency — it should yield a lucrative multi-year contract,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Jorge Castillo wrote.<\/p>\n

The good news for the Yankees is that Bellinger returning on a new deal remains a strong possibility.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe trade to the Bronx was maybe the best thing to happen to Bellinger, with the slugger hitting 29 home runs and slashing .272\/.334\/.480 with an .813 OPS. His 5.0 bWAR was the best he\u2019s posted since his MVP season in 2019. He\u2019ll almost surely opt out of his contract to become a free agent where teams will pursue the 30-year-old, but a reunion with the Yankees should remain in play,\u201d FanSided\u2019s Robert Murray wrote.<\/p>\n

Re-signing Bellinger would be a major win for the Yankees. He\u2019s proven to be a valuable, versatile player who brings both production and leadership to the clubhouse.<\/p>\n

Bellinger is also one of the game\u2019s most selfless and underrated stars. A reunion in the Bronx would be a move that makes sense for both sides.<\/p>\n

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