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Cody Bellinger’s Yankees Contract Is Front-Loaded With Early Opt-Out

Bellinger’s five-year, $162.5M deal with the Yankees is heavily front-loaded. He will earn $85 million across the first two seasons before his first opt-out. The contract includes a $20 million signing bonus, plus salaries of $32.5 million in 2026 and $32.5 million in 2027, per Bob Nightengale. The structure gives the Yankees flexibility while rewarding early performances.