Cody Bellinger’s Hot Start with Yankees Signals Big Season Ahead
Cody Bellinger is already making waves in pinstripes, and Yankees fans have every reason to be excited. In a spring training game against the Blue Jays, Bellinger launched a two-run homer to right field, extending the Yankees' first-inning lead to 3-0. It was a picture-perfect swing, the kind the Yankees envisioned when they brought him in this offseason.
At 29, Bellinger is stepping into a major role in center field, filling the void left by Juan Soto’s departure. After two years with the Cubs, he arrives in the Bronx with a mix of power, speed, and defensive prowess. His 2023 season in Chicago was a resurgence, slashing .307/.356/.525 with 26 home runs and 97 RBIs. Even though his numbers dipped in 2024, Yankee Stadium’s dimensions could help him return to that elite form—he likely would have hit six more home runs last season if he had played in the Bronx.
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And that’s exactly why this move makes so much sense. Bellinger’s left-handed swing is built for the short porch in right field. He’s already flashing that potential, hitting .438 this spring, with every at-bat reinforcing why the Yankees took the gamble. Just a few days ago, he launched his first home run of spring training against the Blue Jays, a no-doubt shot that hinted at what’s to come.
But beyond just this season, there’s an interesting long-term question. Bellinger is on a one-year deal with a player option for 2026, meaning he can opt out and test free agency if he delivers a monster year. If that happens, the Yankees will have a decision to make—lock him in as a long-term piece or pivot toward another star like Kyle Tucker next offseason.
For now, though, the focus is on 2025, and early signs point to Bellinger being a major contributor. If he even comes close to his 2023 form, the Yankees are getting a steal at $23.75 million. And if this first home run is any indication, he’s just getting started.
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