Cody Bellinger

The Cubs have traded Cody Bellinger to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Bellinger had been linked to the Yankees for the past few weeks. He has two years remaining on his contract with an opt-out after 2025. He should find himself in center field for the Yankees and in the middle of the lineup, adding a left-handed power bat.

The Yankees have reportedly shown interest in Cody Bellinger.

Fantasy Impact

After not being able to re-sign Juan Soto, the Yankees signed Max Fried and traded for Devin Williams. They'll now look to address their lineup which could start with Bellinger, though the Cubs did trade for Kyle Tucker on Friday.

Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million option with the Cubs for the 2025 season.

Fantasy Impact

Bellinger will not hit free agency after hitting .266 with a 109 wRC+ in 2024. He will remain a fixture in the Cubs' lineup between first base and the outfield.

Cody Bellinger is out of the starting lineup for the Cubs Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Bellinger will head to the bench for the season finale. Kevin Alcantara will start in right field and bat eighth against the Reds.

Cody Bellinger returns to the lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Bellinger is back after taking a seat on the bench for rest reasons Sunday, patrolling right field and batting cleanup against the Phillies for manager Craig Counsell Monday.