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By Aaliyan Mohammed
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The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency, but traded for Cody Bellinger to help replace him.
Bellinger has been great for the Yankees, but he may not be in the Bronx for long. His contract has a $25 million player option for next season but nothing beyond that. He has been rumored to opt out this winter, and MLB insider Jon Heyman revealed he "surely" will.
Bellinger will find a better contract in free agency, and the Yankees figure to be in the mix for him. He has put together a great season, showing off his bat and versatile defense.
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He is slashing .270/.325/.491 with 22 home runs through 112 games. The Yankees do have Spencer Jones in Triple-A, and if Bellinger is gone, Jones could take over. However, keeping Bellinger would likely benefit the Yankees regardless of Jones' status.
Bellinger is a two-time All-Star and former National League MVP. He has been a key part of the Yankees' success and has continued to play well during the team's rough stretch.
Heyman also noted that the Yankees do, in fact, want to keep him, so after he opts out, the Yankees could be willing to outbid other teams. An outfield featuring Aaron Judge, Bellinger and Jones in the future could be great for the Yankees. Bellinger also gives Aaron Boone another option at first base. He should be one of the team's top priorities this winter.
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