Yankees target Cody Bellinger wins National League Comeback Player of the Year

Cody Bellinger, a candidate to join the New York Yankees in 2024, won the Comeback Player of the Year award, after a great campaign with the Chicago Cubs, in which he once again became that stellar player that he was accustomed to throughout the MLB. .

According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, who recently wrote about the free agency fits for each team, Bellinger is a great fit for the Yankees, projecting a seven-year, $177 million contract.

The Yankees aren’t interested in Bellinger just for his bat. He is also a player who offers good defense and that is something the Bronx team needs for next year.

Bellinger’s bat is not in doubt after he won a Silver Slugger in 2023 after hitting .307/.356/.525/.881 in 130 games with 26 home runs and 97 RBIs, despite missing a month for an injury.

Bellinger had a $12 million mutual option at the end of the 2023 season with the Chicago Cubs. However, after his good year, he may get a better deal as a free agent and the Yankees are a great option.