MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Cody Bellinger.
Tyrone Taylor, Jeff McNeil and Cedric Mullins got the most starts in center for the Mets last season. However, the Mets, per Ragazzo, are expected to field trade offers for McNeil this offseason, and Mullins is a free agent.
Bellinger could also appeal to the Mets since he has already proven that the New York lights are not too bright for him. He is coming off of a solid season as a Yankee, featuring 29 homers, a 114 wRC+ and 4.9 FanGraphs WAR.
Re-signing Bellinger should be one of New Yorkâ€s top priorities this offseason. The 30-year-old is coming off his best overall season since his MVP year in 2019, producing 29 homers, 98 RBIs and an .814 OPS over 152 games for the Yanks, who acquired him from the Cubs in December after losing Juan Soto to the Mets.
Bellingerâ€s defensive versatility — he can handle all three outfield spots and first base — adds further value, and his left-handed swing is tailor-made for Yankee Stadiumâ€s short right-field porch. Heâ€s also been effective against left-handed pitching, meaning he doesnâ€t require a platoon partner. Bellinger, though, could have a long list of suitors, especially as a lower-cost backup plan for clubs in the mix for right fielder Kyle Tucker, this yearâ€s top free agent.
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