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Yankees Shock Fans, Include Star Player Bellinger in Trade Talks
29 Jul
Summary
- Yankees include Cody Bellinger in trade talks
- Bellinger has been one of the team's best players this season
- Yankees also discussed trading Paul Goldschmidt
The New York Yankees, a team looking to make a run at the World Series, have surprisingly included one of their star players, Cody Bellinger, in trade talks. Bellinger, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, has been a standout performer for the Yankees this season, batting .281 with 19 home runs.
The Yankees have also discussed trading first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who has struggled of late. However, with the team's star outfielder Aaron Judge currently injured, trading Bellinger would be a shocking move. Bellinger is having a strong campaign and could opt out of his contract at the end of the season, potentially seeking a new deal.
Despite the trade discussions, the Yankees' league sources have indicated that they would be shocked if Bellinger or Goldschmidt were ultimately traded. It would make more sense to trade Goldschmidt and make Ben Rice an everyday player at first base than to part ways with the productive Bellinger.
