{"id":517009,"date":"2026-01-12T18:20:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/517009\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T18:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:20:16","slug":"the-ny-yankees-offer-cody-bellinger-reportedly-turned-down-with-ny-mets-still-in-contention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/517009\/","title":{"rendered":"The NY Yankees offer Cody Bellinger reportedly turned down with NY Mets still in contention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Few players have generated as much buzz as <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/cody-bellinger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word font-articleLinkText text-articleLinkText hover:text-articleLinkTextHover hover:bg-articleLinkTextHoverBg cursor-pointer border-solid border-b-articleLinkTextHover\">Cody Bellinger<\/a> this offseason. With the New York Yankees and New York Mets emerging as frontrunners for his signature, speculation abounds over their true intentions regarding the versatile star.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">According to USA Today\u2018s Bob Nightengale, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/new-york-yankees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word font-articleLinkText text-articleLinkText hover:text-articleLinkTextHover hover:bg-articleLinkTextHoverBg cursor-pointer border-solid border-b-articleLinkTextHover\">Yankees<\/a> have extended an offer to reunite with the former MVP. However, it reportedly falls short of his expectations. \u201cThe Yankees have proposed a five-year deal valued between $155-$160 million, sans deferrals. Bellinger is eyeing at least a seven-year commitment,\u201d Nightengale revealed on his social media account.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">While the offer might seem substantial for the 2020 World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources suggest Bellinger is holding out for a more lucrative long-term deal. This could present a significant challenge for the Yankees in their pursuit to bring him back into the fold.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Reports have surfaced indicating that Bellinger may no longer be a feasible option for the Yankees, casting further uncertainty on his MLB future, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/new-york-mets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word font-articleLinkText text-articleLinkText hover:text-articleLinkTextHover hover:bg-articleLinkTextHoverBg cursor-pointer border-solid border-b-articleLinkTextHover\">Mets<\/a> are reportedly in the race for him.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cody-bellinger-2-1920x1080.webp.webp\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Cody Bellinger\" class=\"h-auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center mt-5 text-[14px] leading-[20px] font-normal\">Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees.<\/p>\n<p>Bellinger\u2019s contract saga unfolds with the Yankees<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">The prospect of pursuing alternative targets has been a hot topic among Yankees fans amidst Bellinger\u2019s uncertain status.<a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/mlb\/ny-yankees-reportedly-focus-on-two-other-free-agents-with-cody-bellinger-seemingly-off-the-table\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"break-word font-articleLinkText text-articleLinkText hover:text-articleLinkTextHover hover:bg-articleLinkTextHoverBg cursor-pointer border-solid border-b-articleLinkTextHover\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Though other names are rumored to be on the Yankees\u2019s radar for next season<\/a>, Bellinger has consistently remained their primary focus.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"NY Yankees insider details Key factors that make Cody Bellinger\u2019s return more likely amid NY Mets interest\" href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/mlb\/ny-yankees-insider-details-key-factors-that-make-cody-bellingers-return-more-likely-amid-ny-mets-interest\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"article-also-read-embed\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-square max-w-[100px] m-[10px] md:m-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bellinger-cody-200x200.webp.webp\" alt=\"NY Yankees insider details Key factors that make Cody Bellinger\u2019s return more likely amid NY Mets interest\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary my-[13px] uppercase text-alsoReadSeeAlso bg-alsoReadSeeAlsoBackground alsoReadSeeAlso w-fit\">see also<\/p>\n<p class=\"w-full line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-alsoReadEmbedTitle font-primary alsoReadLink\">NY Yankees insider details Key factors that make Cody Bellinger\u2019s return more likely amid NY Mets interest<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">With the Mets among other franchises reportedly in the mix, Bellinger\u2019s future remains in the air. The speculation has persisted since the onset of the offseason, providing no clear insights into his eventual destination.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph\" class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">As the clock ticks down with no definitive timetable for Bellinger\u2019s decision, Yankees fans continue to hold out hope for his return. The team has yet to formally pursue other free-agent alternatives, underscoring its commitment to securing Bellinger for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w-full mb-[5px] md:mb-[11px] text-articlePollEmbedTitleMobile md:text-articlePollEmbedTitle font-secondary\">SurveyWill the Yankees sign Bellinger for the next season?<\/p>\n<p class=\"block md:hidden font-bold mb-[9px] text-articlePollText text-articlePollEmbedTitleMobile md:text-articlePollEmbedTitle font-secondary tracking-normal\">Will the Yankees sign Bellinger for the next season?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"leading-none\" href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/staff\/stovar\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tovar-Santiago.webp.webp\" alt=\"santiago tovar\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-[14px] leading-[20px] min-h-[72px] md:min-h-[52px] mt-[10px] font-authorSignatureDescription hidden md:block\">Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist who joined Bolavip US in 2024. With over seven years of experience, he has covered a diverse range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events such as the 2021 Women&#8217;s Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Before joining Bolavip US, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Few players have generated as much buzz as Cody Bellinger this offseason. 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