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Former MLB GM links Guardians to top-tier free agent fans have been begging for

Cody Bellinger has had quite an MLB career. He won Rookie of the Year with the Dodgers in 2017 and an MVP in 2019, but he struggled with injuries and inefficiency in 2021 and ‘22. He then went to the Cubs and had two strong seasons before being traded to the Yankees, where he put together a vintage season in 2025.

Now he’s set to cash in on his strong showing, as he’s set to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Yankees and hit free agency for the second time in his career.