Cody Bellinger’s name is lighting up the MLB rumor mill, and things are heating up fast. According to Jon Heyman—baseball’s gossip king—the Chicago Cubs are ready to sweeten the pot by absorbing a chunk of Bellinger’s contract to seal a trade because they just acquired Kyle Tucker. How much? Somewhere between $5 and $7 million, Heyman says. “I wouldn’t be surprised if a deal is finalized in the coming days,” he teased.
The Yankees are in the mix, but they’ve got competition. The Astros and Dodgers are also sniffing around the Cubs’ dynamic outfielder. Still, New York’s interest feels like a match made in baseball heaven—they’ve been eyeing Bellinger for years. With the Bombers scrambling to reload after losing Juan Soto, the timing couldn’t be better.
But here’s the kicker: the Yankees and Cubs are still hashing out the financials. Bellinger’s deal comes with two years and $52.5 million left, including a juicy $25 million opt-out for 2026. The Yankees are pushing for the Cubs to pick up more than $10 million of that tab, so the two sides aren’t quite seeing eye-to-eye… yet.
Let’s face it, though—Bellinger in pinstripes just makes sense. The Yankees need a left-handed bat in the outfield, and Bellinger’s versatility is a godsend. He’s a whiz in center field, giving Aaron Judge a breather in a less taxing spot, and he can moonlight at first base. Add in his MVP pedigree, two All-Star nods, and the fact that he’s still just 29, and you’ve got a guy who could supercharge this roster.
This move is a win-win. The Yankees get a leader who’s speedy, adaptable, and clutch in the field, while Bellinger gets a fresh stage to shine. Plus, he’s the kind of player who can cut through the lineup chaos and bring stability. Reports say progress between the Cubs and Yankees is further along than we might think—so buckle up, folks. This deal could be going, going, gone before we know it.
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