{"id":136795,"date":"2026-01-09T07:42:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=136795"},"modified":"2026-01-09T07:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:42:57","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-money-alert-the-new-york-yankees-have-reportedly-put-a-jaw-dropping-offer-on-the-table-for-cody-bellinger-soaring-above-30-million-aav-the-figure-alone-has-stunned-rival-executives-an","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=136795","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 MONEY ALERT: The New York Yankees have reportedly put a jaw-dropping offer on the table for Cody Bellinger, soaring above $30 million AAV. The figure alone has stunned rival executives and instantly changed the tone of negotiations. This isn\u2019t just interest \u2014 it\u2019s a statement of intent. If finalized, this move could redraw the power map of the American League overnight \ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\">NEW YORK \u2014<\/strong> The <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"60\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">New York Yankees<\/span><\/span><\/strong> have made it abundantly clear that <strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"137\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Cody Bellinger<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is a central priority in their offseason plans, submitting multiple contract offers in recent weeks as they attempt to secure one of the most intriguing free-agent bats on the market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"323\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mlbtraderumors.com\/files\/2025\/12\/USATSI_26934501-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Yankees Have Offered Bellinger More Than $30MM Per Year - MLB Trade Rumors\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"598\">According to <strong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"379\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Brendan Kuty<\/span><\/span><\/strong> of <em data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"397\">The Athletic<\/em>, the most recent proposal from New York carried an average annual value north of <strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"494\">$30 million<\/strong>, a figure that underscores just how highly the Yankees view Bellinger\u2019s resurgence and overall value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"735\">Despite the aggressive financial commitment, negotiations have stalled, not over money per year, but over the length of the contract.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"906\">Kuty reports that Bellinger\u2019s camp continues to push for a <strong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"815\">seven-year deal<\/strong>, seeking both financial security and long-term stability as he enters his age-30 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"971\">The Yankees, meanwhile, have shown reluctance to go that far.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1177\">While exact figures remain undisclosed, league sources suggest New York is currently more comfortable with a <strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1115\">four- or five-year commitment<\/strong>, reflecting a more conservative approach to long-term risk.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1385\">That sentiment aligns with earlier reporting from <strong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1270\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jon Morosi<\/span><\/span><\/strong> of MLB Network, who indicated that the Yankees\u2019 internal preference sits firmly in that four-to-five-year range.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1492\">The difference in years, rather than dollars, has become the primary obstacle separating the two sides.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1682\">If the Yankees were to land Bellinger at their preferred term, the resulting contract would place him among the most expensive offensive players signed this offseason on an annual basis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1730\">Recent deals help frame that market clearly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2020\"><strong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1773\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kyle Schwarber<\/span><\/span><\/strong> re-signed with the <strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1834\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Philadelphia Phillies<\/span><\/span><\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1870\">five years and $150 million<\/strong>, while <strong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1919\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pete Alonso<\/span><\/span><\/strong> secured a <strong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1957\">five-year, $155 million<\/strong> contract from the <strong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2017\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Baltimore Orioles<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2147\">If New York successfully caps the length, Bellinger\u2019s deal would likely mirror those contracts in both structure and value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2339\">In fact, MLB Trade Rumors projected Bellinger to land a <strong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2232\">five-year, $140 million<\/strong> deal in its Top 50 Free Agents list, a number that fits neatly within the current negotiating framework.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2444\">Any agreement exceeding $30 million annually would elevate Bellinger into rare air among outfielders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2709\">At present, only <strong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2504\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Juan Soto<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2547\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Aaron Judge<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2592\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mike Trout<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2641\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mookie Betts<\/span><\/span><\/strong> earn more than $30 million per season while playing the outfield.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2833\">Joining that group would represent a dramatic shift in how the league values Bellinger compared to just a few years ago.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2968\">The market\u2019s renewed confidence is particularly striking given how cautiously teams approached Bellinger earlier in his career arc.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3161\">After the <strong data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3023\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Los Angeles Dodgers<\/span><\/span><\/strong> moved on from him following the 2022 season, concerns about declining power, contact quality, and swing mechanics limited his leverage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3161\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,e_improve,h_797,w_1418,x_68,y_58\/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400\/v1\/m\/3\/d\/3d7a43b9897ead40c9e3aac19da6dac7217c5d8e\/kyle-tucker-saga-down-three-potential-destinations.jpg\" alt=\"Yankees' Offer To Bellinger Reportedly Above $30MM AAV | Yardbarker\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3311\">The <strong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3210\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chicago Cubs<\/span><\/span><\/strong> capitalized on that uncertainty, signing Bellinger to a one-year, <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3294\">$17.5 million<\/strong> prove-it deal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3438\">Bellinger responded with a strong <strong data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3369\">20-homer, 20-steal<\/strong> campaign, reestablishing himself as a dynamic two-way contributor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3530\">Even that rebound, however, was not enough to secure the long-term commitment he sought.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3692\">Instead, he returned to Chicago on a <strong data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3596\">three-year, $80 million<\/strong> contract that included opt-outs after each season, effectively betting on himself once again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3852\">A middling 2024 season led Bellinger to bypass the opt-out, after which the Cubs traded him to the Yankees in a deal that raised eyebrows across the league.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"4057\">New York acquired Bellinger by sending <strong data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3936\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Cody Poteet<\/span><\/span><\/strong> to Chicago and assuming all but <strong data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3983\">$5 million<\/strong> remaining on his contract, a low-risk maneuver with significant upside.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4082\">That gamble paid off.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4264\">Bellinger delivered one of his most complete seasons in pinstripes, prompting him to opt out of the final year of his deal and re-enter free agency with leverage firmly restored.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4409\">Regardless of where he ultimately signs, Bellinger is widely expected to surpass the <strong data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4366\">$25 million<\/strong> salary he was scheduled to earn in 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4464\">The on-field production justifies that expectation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4621\">Bellinger slugged <strong data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4500\">29 home runs<\/strong> last season, his highest total since his <strong data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4582\">National League MVP campaign in 2019<\/strong>, signaling a return of impact power.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4759\">He added <strong data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4651\">13 stolen bases<\/strong> and came close to driving in <strong data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4693\">100 runs<\/strong>, providing balanced offensive value across multiple categories.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4761\" data-end=\"4801\">Defensively, Bellinger remained elite.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4957\">Advanced metrics praised his work in the field, with <strong data-start=\"4856\" data-end=\"4886\">Defensive Runs Saved (+11)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"4918\">Outs Above Average (+7)<\/strong> both highlighting his contributions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"5004\">His versatility further enhanced his value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5163\">Bellinger logged <strong data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5043\">300-plus innings<\/strong> at all three outfield positions, demonstrating the athleticism and instincts that once made him a Gold Glove fixture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5165\" data-end=\"5217\">He also made occasional appearances at first base.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5393\">While the Yankees did not require his infield services with <strong data-start=\"5279\" data-end=\"5322\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Paul Goldschmidt<\/span><\/span><\/strong> anchoring the position, that flexibility remains a meaningful asset.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5534\">Beyond the traditional counting stats, Bellinger showed tangible improvement in underlying performance indicators during the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5647\">His <strong data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5574\">hard-hit rate climbed to 37.9%<\/strong>, slightly above league average but a notable leap from previous years.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5649\" data-end=\"5684\">That progress matters in context.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5823\">In 2023, Bellinger\u2019s <strong data-start=\"5707\" data-end=\"5730\">31.4% hard-hit rate<\/strong> was a key reason teams hesitated to offer long-term deals, despite a .307 batting average.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5825\" data-end=\"5927\">That season\u2019s production appeared partially inflated by a <strong data-start=\"5883\" data-end=\"5897\">.319 BABIP<\/strong>, the highest of his career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5929\" data-end=\"6068\">Statcast data supported that skepticism, with an expected batting average (<strong data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6011\">xBA<\/strong>) of .268, nearly 40 points lower than his actual mark.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6070\" data-end=\"6145\">Incremental gains followed in 2024, though they were still underwhelming.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6297\">Bellinger\u2019s hard-hit rate ticked up to <strong data-start=\"6186\" data-end=\"6195\">32.9%<\/strong>, while his bat speed dipped to <strong data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6237\">69 mph<\/strong>, placing him in just the <strong data-start=\"6263\" data-end=\"6282\">13th percentile<\/strong> league-wide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6299\" data-end=\"6379\">The 2025 improvements, while not elite, marked a meaningful course correction.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6381\" data-end=\"6449\">Perhaps most encouraging was Bellinger\u2019s improved contact profile.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6451\" data-end=\"6574\">He posted a <strong data-start=\"6463\" data-end=\"6487\">13.7% strikeout rate<\/strong>, the lowest of his career, signaling improved pitch recognition and swing decisions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6576\" data-end=\"6665\">His <strong data-start=\"6580\" data-end=\"6609\">7.6% swinging-strike rate<\/strong> also set a personal best, reinforcing the same trend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6667\" data-end=\"6806\">Among all qualified hitters, Bellinger ranked <strong data-start=\"6713\" data-end=\"6750\">26th with a 91% zone contact rate<\/strong>, a level of consistency he had rarely reached before.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6808\" data-end=\"6886\">Prior to 2025, he had exceeded <strong data-start=\"6839\" data-end=\"6859\">87% zone contact<\/strong> just once in his career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6888\" data-end=\"7007\">This combination of average batted-ball quality and elite contact skills paints an intriguing picture moving forward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7009\" data-end=\"7097\">For a 30-year-old hitter, that profile suggests sustainability rather than volatility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7099\" data-end=\"7218\">It also helps explain why the Yankees are willing to push past $30 million annually, even as they hesitate on length.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7220\" data-end=\"7263\">There is, however, one lingering concern.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7265\" data-end=\"7368\">Bellinger\u2019s performance split last season revealed a stark contrast between home and road production.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7370\" data-end=\"7535\">Away from New York, he slashed a modest <strong data-start=\"7410\" data-end=\"7428\">.241\/.301\/.414<\/strong>, raising questions about how much Yankee Stadium\u2019s dimensions and environment influenced his resurgence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7370\" data-end=\"7535\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,e_improve,h_1125,w_2000,x_0,y_59\/c_fill,f_auto,h_225,q_auto,w_400\/v1\/m\/e\/f\/ef2b81a1144e80964680cdbaa98201a98f08d70f\/kyle-schwarber-brutally-rejected-one-team-free.jpg\" alt=\"Yankees' Offer To Bellinger Reportedly Above $30MM AAV | Yardbarker\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7537\" data-end=\"7655\">That factor will undoubtedly play a role in negotiations, particularly for teams considering a long-term commitment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7657\" data-end=\"7700\">For the Yankees, the decision is layered.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7702\" data-end=\"7778\">They must balance immediate contention with long-term payroll flexibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7780\" data-end=\"7847\">They must weigh Bellinger\u2019s upward trend against his uneven past.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7849\" data-end=\"7958\">They must decide how much risk they are willing to absorb for a player whose peak once reached MVP heights.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7960\" data-end=\"8046\">What is clear is that the Yankees view Bellinger as more than a complementary piece.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8048\" data-end=\"8138\">They see him as a foundational bat capable of impacting games on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8140\" data-end=\"8274\">Whether that belief translates into a seven-year concession or a firm stand at five years will determine the outcome of these talks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8276\" data-end=\"8334\">As negotiations continue, one truth remains unavoidable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8336\" data-end=\"8412\">Cody Bellinger has positioned himself back among baseball\u2019s elite earners.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8414\" data-end=\"8563\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">And whichever team ultimately meets his terms will be betting that his resurgence is not a fleeting chapter, but the start of a sustained second act.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK \u2014 The New York Yankees have made it abundantly clear that Cody Bellinger is a central priority in their offseason plans, submitting multiple contract offers&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":136803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8 MONEY 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