One of the hottest topics that Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees will have to address when the curtain rises on the winter is what to do with Cody Bellinger this offseason. The former NL MVP was a key force in the lineup and brought with him some skills that are tough to replace.
Bellinger's athleticism, versatility, contact prowess, and ability to not just handle, but dominate lefties were all crucial to the operation. In many regards, these were traits the Yankees' roster lacked, even with him in the fold. With him opting out, New York is staring at the possibility of losing all of that, with no easy way forward to replace what he brings to the table.