Cody Bellinger stays with the Yankees, agrees to $162.5 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By RONALD BLUMJanuary 21, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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Cody Bellinger, acquired by the Yankees in 2024, has agreed to a five-year, $162.5 million contract to remain with the New York Yankees. The deal, announced Wednesday, includes a $20 million signing bonus and a full no-trade clause. Bellinger, a two-time All-Star and former NL MVP, also has the option to opt out after the 2027 or 2028 seasons. In his first year with the Yankees, he hit .272 with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs. The agreement is contingent upon Bellinger passing a physical.

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