The New York Yankees acquired outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, continuing to stock up on high-end talent in the wake of outfielder Juan Soto\'s free agent defection to the New York Mets, sources told ESPN.
In the deal, the Yankees will receive $5 million to offset Bellinger\'s salary -- he will make $27.5 million in 2025 and has a player option for $25 million in 2026 -- and will send right-hander Cody Poteet to the Cubs, sources said.
Via ESPN.com