The New York Yankees have completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs, acquiring outfielder Cody Bellinger. The deal also includes cash and pitcher Cody Poteet going to the Cubs.
The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs in a trade. As part of the deal, the Yankees will send right-handed relief pitcher Cody Poteet to the Cubs , along with $5 million in cash. Bellinger, 29, is a former MVP and has two years remaining on his contract with an opt-out after 2025. The Yankees have been actively pursuing a star outfielder after Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets. Bellinger hit .266 with a .
751 OPS in 2024, with 18 home runs, 78 RBI, nine stolen bases and a 2.2 WAR in 130 games. This marks a dip from his 2023 resurgence when he hit .307 with 26 home runs, 97 RBI, 20 stolen bases, an .881 OPS and a 4.4 WAR, leading to a Silver Slugger Award and a 10th-place finish in the NL MVP race.
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