Bellinger delivered a timely RBI grounder to push the lead further in the seventh, reinforcing his resurgence and fantasy value for a Yankees offense that trusts him to contribute power and average, especially in the heart of the order where RBI opportunities multiply.

Bellinger’s 2025 Yankees season has revived his value: .270/.816 with 22 homers and 69 RBIs in 112 games, 3.6 WAR, second on the team to Judge. A $25M 2026 player option looms, and his comments about wanting to win and being adaptable hint at a possible opt-out. The season’s finish could steer his next destination as the market forms.

Cody Bellinger figures as the standout prop target in this Yankees-Cardinals interleague tilt, with a noted history against Sonny Gray (.300) and a recent fade-turn-bounce-back arc. His plate appearances against Gray come at a moment when fantasy players crave triggers for extra-base duty and run-producing opportunities, making him a frontline DFS consideration on the Yankees’ side.

Bellinger’s praise of Goldschmidt’s defense highlights his own adaptability as he’s started multiple games at 1B this season. If Goldschmidt misses time, Bellinger’s 1B role could become a fixture, sustaining NYY’s defense-first approach while offering steady bottom-line fantasy upside in the near term.

Bellinger has already logged several first-base starts this season, giving NYY a ready-made option at 1B in Goldschmidt’s potential absence. His versatility across positions could bolster the Yankees’ lineup flexibility and offset the IL’s impact, especially if his bat heats up in a sustained run.