sports
January 21, 2026
Cody Bellinger stays with New York Yankees on five-year deal worth $162.5m
Cody Bellinger became the last of the top free-agent hitters to reach a deal, agreeing Wednesday to stay with the New York Yankees for a $162.5m, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.

TL;DR
- Cody Bellinger signed a 5-year contract with the New York Yankees for $162.5 million.
- The contract includes a $20 million signing bonus and a full no-trade provision.
- Bellinger has the right to opt out after the 2027 or 2028 seasons.
- He was acquired by the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs in December 2024.
- Last year, Bellinger hit .272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs.
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