Cody Bellinger could be Yankees next move with Cubs landing Kyle Tucker
NY Post
As the dust settles following a massive week at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, the Yankees continue to pursue big-name position players as they move on from departed lineup linchpin Juan Soto.
Trade talks with the Cubs involving Cody Bellinger are ongoing, and he appears to be the most likely avenue for the Yankees, sources told The Post, especially with the Astros dealing All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago on Friday.
“There’s some players in both marketplaces [of trades and free agency] that would be of interest to us,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on a Zoom call. “So far this winter, I haven’t imported a position player yet and just clearly haven’t been able to match up with something that makes sense in my world or their world. So those dialogues continue.”
Houston had been demanding AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil in any package from the Yankees for Tucker, who instead was dealt to the Cubs for infielders Isaac Paredes and Cam Smith and pitcher Hayden Wesneski, which Cashman called “a big get for Chicago.”
“We certainly had many conversations with the Astros,” Cashman added. “Ultimately they made a big trade today with Chicago, so at the end of the day, I’m glad Mr. Tucker’s not in the American League East or the American League at all.”
As for Bellinger, the Yankees still want the Cubs to pick up a chunk of the two years and $52.5 million remaining on his contract — which includes a $25 million opt-out for 2026. The sides were believed to be more than $10 million apart on an agreement, a source said.
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