The New York Yankees were unable to defend their American League crown during the 2025 MLB playoffs, failing to take advantage of what seemed to be a disparity in starting pitching depth and offensive firepower. Following a four-game defeat versus the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL Division Series, another trying offseason awaits. The question most fans are asking is will Cody Bellinger return? The impactful outfielder plans to opt out of his contract, per ESPN's Jorge Castillo. Article Continues Below

The expectation has long been that Bellinger would decline his $25 million player option and once again test the open market. Now that he has put together a couple of impressive campaigns in the last few years, a nice payday seems inevitable.

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