After the Yankees lost out on the Soto sweepstakes, they need to find an outfielder and Cody Bellinger makes sense, but there's a catch.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has generated "real interest" on the trade market, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. A trade

Because of that simple fact, Bellinger opted in to the next year on his deal. He does have an opt-out in 2025, but should he struggle again, Bellinger's contract will look like an

The Cubs are unclear what return they can get for Bellinger. But they could market him to any team looking for outfield or first base help.

With former New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto heading to Queens, the Yankees have plenty of work to do to fill that giant hole in the lineup ahead of the 2025 season. Chicago Cubs outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger has been connected to the Bronx Bombers as a logical target,