Yankees Face Tight Deadline to Sign Bellinger, as Dodgers Lead the Chase. The New York Yankees are running out of time to sign free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger before he rekindles with his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
With several teams in pursuit, the Yankees will have to act swiftly if they want to land the star slugger on a new deal. Predicted by Just Baseball's Cristian Crespo, Bellinger is likely to reunite with the Dodgers this winter. The move would not only address their outfield needs but also bring back nostalgia from his first stint in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers have been fresh off their back-to-back World Series championships and are seeking to bolster their roster. However, after whiffing on signing Michael Conforto last year, they could quickly pivot to the more affordable Bellinger. The addition of slugger would be a perfect fit for the Dodgers' outfield, particularly in center field, where Bellinger has spent most of his innings throughout his nine-year career.
Bellinger's impressive statistics, including 17 Outs Above Average in over 4,300 innings played, make him an ideal signing for the Dodgers. The veteran slugger would bring a new dynamic to their roster and enhance their chances of making a run for a third consecutive World Series this year. With the deadline looming, the Yankees will have to move quickly if they want to secure Bellinger's services before he joins his former team in Los Angeles.
With several teams in pursuit, the Yankees will have to act swiftly if they want to land the star slugger on a new deal. Predicted by Just Baseball's Cristian Crespo, Bellinger is likely to reunite with the Dodgers this winter. The move would not only address their outfield needs but also bring back nostalgia from his first stint in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers have been fresh off their back-to-back World Series championships and are seeking to bolster their roster. However, after whiffing on signing Michael Conforto last year, they could quickly pivot to the more affordable Bellinger. The addition of slugger would be a perfect fit for the Dodgers' outfield, particularly in center field, where Bellinger has spent most of his innings throughout his nine-year career.
Bellinger's impressive statistics, including 17 Outs Above Average in over 4,300 innings played, make him an ideal signing for the Dodgers. The veteran slugger would bring a new dynamic to their roster and enhance their chances of making a run for a third consecutive World Series this year. With the deadline looming, the Yankees will have to move quickly if they want to secure Bellinger's services before he joins his former team in Los Angeles.