Cody Bellinger has shifted from Chicago to New York with a strong early bounce-back season for the Yankees. In 112 games, he’s hitting .270 with an .816 OPS, 22 homers, 69 RBIs and a 3.6 WAR, second on the club to Aaron Judge. His $25 million option for 2026 looms, and his comments about wanting to win and being adaptable point to a potential opt-out as the season ends. New York’s late-season slide (64-57, just outside the AL Wild Card) makes the club’s fate and Bellinger’s future intertwined, setting up key fantasy implications for off-season planning and real-playoff leverage.

As the Bronx season winds down, the decision could ripple across rosters and contracts. If he stays in New York, Bellinger could solidify a steady power/speed profile amid a contending lineup; if he tests free agency, he’ll chase a winning environment, with fantasy managers weighing age, park, and surrounding talent as they build 2026 targets.