Cody Bellinger Next Team | Where Will Yankees Outfielder Sign in Free Agency?

Where will Cody Bellinger play in 2026? If you're a fan of MLB, you have likely heard about Cody Bellinger's free agency every time you turn on the MLB Network. And if you're a New York Yankees fan, it's the main free agent you are following daily to see if the New Yankees finally bring their star outfielder home. 

Multiple teams are in the running when it comes to Bellinger's next team odds, all are close to the top of the World Series odds. So let's get right into it, and discuss which team will win the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes. 

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💰What is Bellinger's contract situation?

Bellinger's last contract was a three-year, $80-million deal, with his new contract projected to be six years around $180 million, per ESPN Insider Kiley McDaniel.

Bellinger will be 30 by Opening Day, and has revitalized his career since leaving the Dodgers back in 2022. He is one of the top-free agents in the 2026 free agency class.

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📝 Where will Bellinger sign in free agency?

Prediction market via Kalshi. You can use our Kalshi promo code for a $10 bonus by signing up today. Market subject to change.

The New York Yankees currently lead the projections market to retain Bellinger in the Big Apple. Kalshi has the Yankees as a 47% chance of resigning the 30-year old.

The New York Mets are not far behind the Yankees in the race for Bellinger, as they sit at a 40% projection to sign the former Yankees star. One thing I personally do when trying to decipher where a player will sign, is looking at what the other teams in the running have acquired in the off-season. If the Mets signed a player such as Kyle Tucker, it would take them out of the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes. 

The Blue Jays are making a push for Bellinger as well, as the predictions market has them at an 11% chance to sign the former NL MVP winner. This is another team I have monitored their off-season acquisitions. If the Blue Jays retain shortstop Bo Bichette, I do believe they would also be out of the running for Bellinger as they have already spent a good amount in this off-season window. Our Dustin Saracini wrote about Bo Bichette's next team in depth. 

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⚾ What position will Bellinger play?

Bellinger has been a versatile defender throughout his MLB career but may need to switch to first base as he ages and his athleticism wanes. Don't be surprised if a move to first is what it takes for him to complete a deal in the range he and his agent Scott Boras are looking for.

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🤔 What team will Bellinger play for in 2026?

As of now, the Yankees look like the clear favorites to lock down Bellinger and keep him in New York. As Ken Rosenthal stated, Bellinger has the all of the leverage here, because of a weak free agency class, the Yankees really have no options outside of Bellinger for what their current needs are. 

With the Yankees essentially having multiple needs that Bellinger can fill, I do anticipate this ending with the Yankees giving Bellinger a 6-7 year deal at a minimum $180 million. 

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📊 Cody Bellinger career stats

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❓ Cody Bellinger next team FAQs

Where will Cody Bellinger play in 2026?

The New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays are among the top contenders for Cody Bellinger.

What is Cody Bellinger likely to make in his next contract?

Bellinger's last contract was a three-year, $80-million deal, with his new contract projected to be six years and around $180 million.

How long will Cody Bellinger's next contract be?

Bellinger's next contract will likely range between three and seven years.

How old is Cody Bellinger?

Bellinger is 30 years old, and will still be 30 ahead of the 2026 MLB season.

Who is Cody Bellinger's dad?

Cody is the son of Clay Bellinger, who played four MLB seasons.

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