Yankees Set to Re-Sign Star Cody Bellinger
The New York Yankees are set to re-sign star player Cody Bellinger to a lucrative new contract. This comes as part of a five-year agreement valued at $162.5 million. The deal was first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN and confirmed by Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Details of the Cody Bellinger Contract
The new contract encompasses several key elements:
- Duration: 5 years
- Value: $162.5 million
- Signing Bonus: $20 million
- No trade clause: Yes
- Opt-out options: After the 2nd and 3rd seasons
Additional Contract Terms
The agreement does not include any deferrals, which means the full amount is set to be paid within the contract duration. According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, if the 2027 season faces disruption due to a lockout, the opt-out years will be extended by one year.
Yankees Roster and Future Moves
Currently, the Yankees have a vacancy on their 40-man roster. They will need to make a subsequent move if they wish to finalize Bellinger’s contract. The team aims to bolster its roster stability as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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