NEW YORK — Cody Bellinger’s strikeout to end Game 4 of the AL Division Series on Wednesday night against the Blue Jays wasn’t just the final out of the Yankees ’ season.
It was also likely the last pitch of Bellinger’s time in pinstripes.
The outfielder can opt out of the last year of his current contract this winter to seek a long-term deal in free agency before his age-30 season
Considering Bellinger posted 29 home runs, 98 RBIs and a .272/.334/.480 line, he’d be foolish not to test the open market and cash in.
“Obviously things to discuss with family and the agent and the business side of it all,” Bellinger said after the 5-2 season-ending loss at Yankee Stadium. “But tonight, I’m just gonna soak it all in and just be a part of the group one more time.”
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