US EditionCody Bellinger Is Excited to Rejoin the New York Yankees After a Lengthy Free Agency
Bellinger signed a $162.5 million deal with opt-outs after 2027 or 2028 and a $20 million signing bonus, returning as a key player to support the Yankees’ championship goals.
- On Jan. 21 the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger agreed on a five-year, $162.5 million contract that includes a $20 million signing bonus and a full no-trade provision.
- Cody Bellinger prioritized returning to the Yankees during a broader second free agency, telling his agent Scott the process lasted more than two months before signing.
- He hit.272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs in 2025, appeared in 152 games, and made a notable defensive throw on July 6, boosting his value.
- The signing locks Bellinger into New York Yankees' starting lineup as their biggest offseason move so far, joining a roster mostly intact from last year when the 2025 Yankees won 94 games.
- With payroll detailed, the deal pays $162,500,000, including a $20 million signing bonus split with payments on April 1 and August 1, and opt-outs after 2027 or 2028.
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Bellinger signs $162.5M contract to rejoin Yankees after lengthy free agency
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Cody Bellinger Issues Strong Reason for Yankees Return
On Jan. 21, ESPN reported, citing sources, that the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger agreed on a five-year, $162.5 million contract that would see the outfielder return to the Bronx long-term. Moreover, the reporting also revealed that the contract includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, a $20 million signing bonus, and a full no-trade clause. Nonetheless, for now, the Yankees have Bellinger back and can pencil him into their st…
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Cody Bellinger is excited to rejoin the New York Yankees after a lengthy free agency
Cody Bellinger listened to pitches from other teams during his second foray into free agency, but he made it clear to his agent that calls from the New York Yankees come first.
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