US EditionYankees prepared to let Cody Bellinger walk after latest offer
- On January 18, 2026, the New York Yankees drew a firm line with a five-year, $160 million offer as their last proposal, prepared to let Cody Bellinger walk, Bob Klapisch and an anonymous source reported.
- Yankees executives argue negotiations have stalled last week after Scott Boras, super-agent, continues to seek seven years, while the club views five years as sufficient for Bellinger at age-31 in July.
- The Yankees' package included multiple opt-outs, a significant signing bonus and no deferrals, while Bellinger hit.272 with 29 home runs, 98 RBI and posted a career-high 5.1 WAR in 2025.
- The Yankees are already exploring trades and lesser free agents if Bellinger leaves, planning to give Jasson Dominguez a shot, rely on Trent Grisham, and prepare Spencer Jones.
- With spring training roughly five weeks away and Steve Cohen, New York Mets owner, a potential bidder, Bellinger faces a near-term decision as the Yankees hope Boras relents.
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