It's always felt like the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger were two star-crossed lovers in a bad romantic comedy. There's the honeymoon phase, which in this case was the 2025 season, when Bellinger's two-way prowess was extremely valuable to New York. There's the pursuit, featuringthe Yankees making two offers for his services. Now, we've reached the trials and tribulations, the current conflict that the two sides find themselves in. Can they overcome their differences and reunite for a happily-ever-after ending?
Despite the sticking points, the two sides coming together seems to be the most likely outcome, but it's far from over.