Cody Bellinger’s five-year, $162.5M return to the Yankees boosts New York’s left-handed power and lineup protection. Bettors may favor Yankees run totals, back team multi-homer props and consider elevated home-run/RBI player props for Bellinger and Aaron Judge early in the season as opposing pitchers face a deeper middle order.
Yankees Re-Sign Cody Bellinger to Five-Year Deal
The New York Yankees have re-signed outfielder Cody Bellinger to a five-year contract worth $162.5 million. The deal includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons, a $20 million signing bonus and a full no-trade clause. Bellinger declined a $25 million player option after the 2025 season before agreeing to return to the Bronx.
Contract Details
Bellinger’s new pact runs five years with early opt-outs after Years 2 and 3, providing flexibility for both player and club. The agreement also contains a substantial signing bonus and a full no-trade clause, locking in one of the top left-handed bats in the lineup for the foreseeable future.
2025 Performance and Role in 2026
In 2025, Bellinger hit .272 with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs, stepping in as a key left-handed presence in New York’s order. He returns to a lineup anchored by Aaron Judge and complemented by outfield depth, expected to provide middle-order protection and consistent run production.
Bellinger’s Career Resume
Bellinger broke out as Rookie of the Year in 2017, won the National League MVP in 2019 with a .305 average and 47 homers, and was part of a 2020 World Series championship. After six seasons with the Dodgers and a stint with the Cubs, he rejoined the Yankees and has re-established himself as a premier power bat.
What This Means for the Yankees
The signing solidifies New York’s offensive depth and adds another elite left-handed bat to the middle of the order. Expect lineup balance and increased protection for existing sluggers, which should translate to more frequent scoring opportunities and a deeper bench strategy over the long season.
Betting Implications
Bellinger’s return should move markets for Yankees run totals and team-multihomer props, and it will likely push up individual home-run and RBI prop lines for both him and nearby hitters. Punters might favor the Yankees in matchups with weaker rotations and target early-season props while lines adjust to the strengthened lineup.
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New York brought back the star outfielder on a five-year contract that contains two opt-outs.
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