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The New York Yankees are spending most of their time trying to re-sign outfielder Juan Soto. However, general manager Brian Cashman has several roster holes to fill after reaching the World Series for the first time since 2009. Could he find a way to bring Chicago Cubs outfielder\/first baseman Cody Bellinger to the Bronx?<\/p>\n
After Bellinger surprisingly opted into his $27.5 million salary for 2025, the Cubs\u00a0seem intent on trying to send\u00a0him out of town after two years in Chicago. He slashed .266\/.325\/.426 with 18 home runs, 23 doubles, 78 RBI and 72 runs scored through 569 plate appearances in 2024.<\/p>\n
The 2019 National League MVP Award winner\u00a0has been linked to\u00a0the Yankees as a potential fit at various times in recent years.\u00a0Joel Sherman of the New York Post thinks\u00a0Bellinger should be in pinstripes regardless of where Soto lands. He provided an example of a three-team trade that would shed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman’s $18 million salary and bring Bellinger to New York.NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Yankees reacts against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2024 in the Bronx borough<\/p>\n
“The Yanks sending Stroman to the (San Francisco) Giants who were interested in him last year, San Francisco dealing Taylor Rogers to the Cubs, who would still save a lot in 2025 and potentially all of 2026 by sending Bellinger to The Bronx,” Sherman wrote.<\/p>\n
Stroman posted a 10-9 record with a 4.31 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 113 strikeouts in 154 2\/3 innings during his first year with the Yankees. He wasn’t a factor during New York’s run to the Fall Classic, as he didn’t appear at all in the postseason. He may not be a huge part of the club’s plans for the immediate future since they\u00a0have been in contact with\u00a0top free-agent hurlers Corbin Burnes and Max Fried.<\/p>\n
Bellinger is entering the second season of\u00a0a three-year, $80 million deal. He can opt out and re-test free agency next winter. Landing the left-handed slugger would give the Yankees an immediate and short-term solution at first base.<\/p>\n
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