{"id":509251,"date":"2026-01-07T06:41:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/509251\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T06:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T06:41:17","slug":"ny-yankees-analyst-reveals-where-team-stands-on-cody-bellinger-edward-cabrera-and-bo-bichette-pursuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/509251\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Yankees analyst reveals where team stands on Cody Bellinger, Edward Cabrera, and Bo Bichette pursuit"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Yankees<\/a> are aggressively working to snap their World Series drought, which dates back to 2009. The front office has identified several key targets to bolster the roster, with free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger remaining the team\u2019s top priority. Other significant names linked to the Bronx include Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera and star infielder Bo Bichette.<\/p>\n

Retaining Cody Bellinger<\/a> remains the top priority for the Yankees. The team has reportedly extended a second formal offer to the star outfielder, but MLB insider Jack Curry indicates that there is \u201cclearly a gap\u201d between the two sides. <\/p>\n

The disagreement is primarily financial; Bellinger\u2019s agent, Scott Boras, is reportedly using recent $150 million deals signed by Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber as benchmarks. Despite the gap, there is still \u201coptimism\u201d within the organization as discussions remain ongoing.<\/p>\n

To bolster a rotation that already features Gerrit Cole and Max Fried, the Yankees have been in trade talks with the Miami Marlins for Edward Cabrera. However, Curry reports that a deal is \u201cnothing imminent\u201d at this stage. <\/p>\n

\"Edward<\/p>\n

Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins. (Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Yankees are also keeping tabs on other starters, including Freddy Peralta (Brewers) and MacKenzie Gore (Nationals), as they look for the right value to solidify their pitching staff.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, rumors suggested that the Bronx Bombers might pursue Bo Bichette if Cody Bellinger departs as a free agent, though that trail appears to have gone cold. MLB<\/a> insider Jack Curry indicated that a move for Bichette to the Yankees is currently \u201cunlikely\u201d despite the ongoing speculation surrounding the league.<\/p>\n

\"NY<\/p>\n

see also<\/p>\n

NY Yankees receive blunt warning about Aaron Judge amid Cody Bellinger talks<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bellinger-Bichette dream scenario it\u2019s unlikely<\/p>\n

While fans have dreamed of a super-team featuring both Bellinger and Bo Bichette<\/a>, that scenario is increasingly unlikely. Team insider Chris Kirschner noted that the Yankees view the former Blue Jays shortstop as a \u201cbackup option\u201d rather than a complement to Bellinger.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Bellinger is their No. 1 priority, I do not think they would be getting both Bellinger and Bichette,\u201d Kirschner said on Foul Territory. \u201cIt would be likely that Bichette would be a backup option if Bellinger goes elsewhere, which I\u2019m not expecting. I do think that eventually the Yankees and Bellinger will agree to a new deal. I\u2019ve heard that the Yankees\u2019 interest in Bichette isn\u2019t really even that solidified\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"gianni<\/a><\/p>\n