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Yankees fans would be most surprised to see Paul Goldschmidt, Devin Williams return
After the stress in recent offseasons of having to worry about the future of superstars such as Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, the New York Yankees are set for a more calm offseason in the world of impending free agents.
He played in 136 regular-season games, hitting .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs and 73 runs batted in. While many fans will want to see the Bronx Bombers chase after him, Fansided's Jake Elman argues that it is not a good idea.
Indeed, Bellinger delivered his best season since 2019, posting 5.0 WAR while hitting .272 with 29 home runs, 98 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. His defensive versatility also boosted his value, as he played at least 40 games in each outfield position and saw time at first base.
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Yankees’ $150 million investment on star outfielder is worth every penny
The New York Yankees are heading into another pivotal offseason, and the front office’s next move could define the next half-decade of baseball in the Bronx.
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent, a source told MLB.com. Bellinger just completed the second year of a three-year contract that he signed with the Cubs in February 2024,
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Yankees offseason outlook: What's next for Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Boone after 2025 playoff exit
Jazz Chisholm Jr., David Bednar and Camilo Doval will all have their salaries determined by or before the arbitration process in the winter, while players who are considered pre-arbitration will make close to the league minimum because they are still in the early stages of their rookie contracts.
Devin Williams was asked about a potential return to the Yankees, and he said it'll take both sides to get a deal done.