"Cody Bellinger, a very popular name right now across Major League Baseball. I was told that no fewer than three large-market teams are actively courting Cody Bellinger. Yes, the two New York teams, and then potentially also the Phillies and the Dodgers. So maybe actually four big-market teams are showing interest in Bellinger."
"Bellinger became a free agent by declining a $25 million player option to opt out of the final year of his contract. He instead received a $5 million buyout, of which half was paid by the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger had previously signed a three-year, $80 million contract with the Cubs that included opt-outs after the first two seasons. He was traded to the Yankees last December after they failed to re-sign Juan Soto."
"While with the Yankees, Bellinger hit .272/.334/.480 with 25 doubles, five triples, 29 home runs and 98 RBI over 152 games."
The Dodgers enter the Winter Meetings with clear bullpen and outfield needs but have not made notable free-agent acquisitions. Closely watched relievers Raisel Iglesias and Devin Williams signed elsewhere, leaving the Dodgers to adjust targets. Cody Bellinger is a prominent outfield free agent attracting interest from multiple large-market clubs, including the Yankees, Mets, Phillies and possibly the Dodgers. Bellinger opted out of a $25 million player option, accepted a $5 million buyout, and had been traded to the Yankees after signing a three-year, $80 million deal with the Cubs. His Yankees season produced a .272/.334/.480 slash line with 29 homers and 98 RBIs over 152 games.
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