Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger will opt out of his $25 million contract for 2026 and enter free agency, expressing a desire to return to New York despite the team’s postseason exit. Bellinger had a strong regular season with a .272 average, 29 home runs, and 98 RBI, and while his playoff performance was less impressive, he reflected positively on his time with the Yankees and their supportive culture.
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