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The New York Yankees may have fallen short in re-signing Juan Soto but seem to have made up. Fans reacted as their latest reported trade acquisition Cody Bellinger joined free agent signings Max Fried and Devin Williams as the new stars ready to embrace pinstripes.
Bellinger, who had an underwhelming year with the Chicago Cubs in 2024, is a former NL MVP and NL Comeback Player of the Year. The Cubs, who signed him to a three-year, $80 million contract, containing opt-out clauses, were actively looking to pawn him off this offseason.
They found suitors in the Yankees, who could use a versatile defensive option and a good slugger in Bellinger in their lineup. Bellinger can play all outfield positions and first base, giving the Yankees options to explore and remain flexible.
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After the trade was reported on Tuesday, fans shared their thoughts.
"Now let’s get Bregman & Walker!! @yankees," one wrote.
"As a Dodgers fan this is a great pick up for the yanks. Soto leaving was good for the organization tbh," another added.
One fan joked that Bellinger will need to follow the Yankees tradition and clean shave.
"There goes his face hair!," one fan added.
"Yankees absolutely cooking this offseason," another wrote.
"Him and Stanton are officially bros for sure," one fan reacted.
"Yall was laughing it up in October but will be back 😈" another said.
Cody Bellinger trade details between Yankees and Cubs
The Yankees acquired Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitcher Cody Poteet and $5 million in cash. The Cubs prioritized offloading Bellinger’s sizable contract rather than securing a high-value prospect in return. It was on the cards after they acquired Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros last week.
By agreeing to take on most of Bellinger’s remaining deal — minus the $5 million retained by the Cubs — the Yankees avoided parting with top-tier prospects and got themselves at least a one-year rental of the former MVP.
The Yankees' aggression this offseason is for everyone to see. They adjusted their payroll to potentially manage Juan Soto's free agency, but after they couldn't land him, they are making sure to get the best available players.
