Cashman says Yankees keen to retain Bellinger

Cashman says Yankees keen to retain Bellinger

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday the team is "very interested" in bringing back free agent Cody Bellinger after acquiring him in a trade last December.

Yankees Hold Onto Bellinger: Cashman's Plan

Key takeaways • Brian Cashman says he wants to keep Bellinger on the team • The Yankees value Bellinger’s power at the plate and solid defense • Trade rumors won’t stop the club from making Bellinger a core player • Fans can look forward to seeing Bellinger in pinstripes next season Why Bellinger Is Part of the Yankees’ Future Brian Cashman spoke on Wednesday about Cody Bellinger. He made it clear he has no plans to trade Bellinger. He sees Bell…

Yankees' Plan B if Cody Bellinger walks could be a brilliant trade

Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesJeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The New York Yankees can’t afford to strike out twice in the same offseason. Their top priority remains bringing back Cody Bellinger, who just turned in one of his best all-around seasons and fits the team’s offensive and defensive blueprint perfectly. But there’s a real chance the bidding war gets out of hand — and if it does, general manager Brian Ca…

Cashman Ducks Steinbrenner Veto, Flags Rotation, Nixes Pen Rumors

NEW YORK —  Brian Cashman danced around questions about Hal Steinbrenner’s payroll demands Wednesday while acknowledging serious rotation concerns and downplaying the need for elite bullpen additions during the GM Meetings. The Yankees general manager, speaking remotely due to a personal matter, avoided directly addressing reports that Steinbrenner wants the 2026 payroll below $300 million. The organization currently has approximately $263 milli…