Cody Bellinger isn’t going anywhere.
The New York Yankees finalized a long-term deal with Bellinger on Wednesday, agreeing to a five-year, $162.5 million contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The agreement includes a full no-trade clause, opt-outs after the second and third seasons, and a $20 million signing bonus.
Bellinger is expected to remain the Yankees’ primary left fielder. He made more starts there than at any other position last season, which limited Jasson Domínguez’s role significantly.
The 30-year-old was the top position player left on the free-agent market after a standout 2025 campaign in pinstripes. Batting behind Aaron Judge for much of the year, Bellinger hit .272 with 29 home runs and an .813 OPS across 152 games. He was particularly effective against left-handed pitching, leading all left-handed hitters in both on-base percentage (.415) and slugging percentage (.601) in those matchups.
Defensively, Bellinger continued to provide elite value. He posted seven outs above average and eight defensive runs saved while splitting time between the outfield and first base. His 4.9 fWAR ranked among the league’s best, tying Kyle Schwarber for 18th overall and marking the second-highest total of his career behind his 2019 MVP season.
Represented by Scott Boras, Bellinger had sought a longer deal but ultimately agreed to New York’s five-year terms. He becomes the fifth player the Yankees have re-signed this offseason, joining Trent Grisham, Ryan Yarbrough, Amed Rosario, and Paul Blackburn.
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