The Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees have reportedly made “progress” on a trade for Cody Bellinger, though a major sticking point remains.

After the Yankees lost out on the Soto sweepstakes, they need to find an outfielder and Cody Bellinger makes sense, but there's a catch.

With former New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto heading to Queens, the Yankees have plenty of work to do to fill that giant hole in the lineup ahead of the 2025 season. Chicago Cubs outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger has been connected to the Bronx Bombers as a logical target,

Because of that simple fact, Bellinger opted in to the next year on his deal. He does have an opt-out in 2025, but should he struggle again, Bellinger's contract will look like an