The New York Yankees have struck a deal with the Chicago Cubs to acquire former National League MVP Cody Bellinger along with $5 million, according to a source from MLB.com. In return, the Cubs will receive right-handed reliever Cody Poteet.
Bellinger, who made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017, quickly rose to stardom. He won the NL Rookie of the Year Award in his debut season with an impressive 39 home runs and a .933 OPS. Two years later, he claimed the NL MVP title after hitting .305/.406/.629 with 47 homers. Trade Details: - Yankees receive: OF Cody Bellinger, $5 million - Cubs receive: RHP Cody Poteet Poteet, 30, has shown promise with a 2.22 ERA across 24.1 innings with the Yankees in 2024. He also has 58.2 innings of MLB experience from his time with the Miami Marlins in 2021 and 2022. Bellinger's career took a downturn after his MVP season, but he revived it with the Cubs in 2023. Although he had a step back in 2024, hitting 18 home runs with a .751 OPS over 130 games, the Yankees are hopeful that he can regain his form.
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