Yankees Sign Cody Bellinger to 5-Year, $162.5M Deal
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger hit his 38th home run of the season Saturday to match a National League rookie record. "A September callup. That was the goal in spring training," Bellinger said about how he saw this season prior to the season.
A day after free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger re-signed for $162.5 million over five seasons, the Yankees added a potential bench piece by claiming Marco Luciano off waivers from the Orioles.
The dance between Cody Bellinger’s representatives and the Yankees was deep into a second month, the club having offered five years and the player’s side holding out for more, as Aaron Boone held out hope for a speedy resolution.