Report: Giants interested in Bellinger; Dodgers, Yanks still pursuing star
Cody Bellinger has a new suitor out west.
The San Francisco Giants are among the teams interested in signing Bellinger, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Bellinger is no stranger to the Giants, having spent the bulk of his nine-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The longtime rivals now appear to be competing for Bellinger's services, as the Dodgers remain interested in a reunion with the 2019 NL MVP, Heyman adds.
The New York Yankees, where Bellinger played in 2025, are also continuing to try and re-sign the two-time All-Star, according to Heyman. Aaron Judge is also a big fan of Bellinger's, as Heyman notes that the Yankees captain is pushing hard to keep him in pinstripes long term.
Bellinger's elite defense at all three outfield positions would make him a good fit to patrol spacious Oracle Park. He'd add another powerful left-handed bat to a solid Giants lineup already featuring slugger Rafael Devers and fellow outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, plus top prospect Bryce Eldridge.
The Dodgers would also benefit greatly from Bellinger's defense in either corner outfield spot. He'd also come to the two-time defending champions at a cheaper cost than fellow Scott Boras client Kyle Tucker, while lengthening their lineup overall. Bellinger's familiarity with the Dodgers, his original organization, is also likely an asset for the team in their pursuit of his services.
Hitting into Yankee Stadium's short porch for the long term should also appeal to Bellinger. While general manager Brian Cashman said earlier this month that he believes his team's lineup is too left-handed, retaining Bellinger would potentially give Cashman some flexibility to try and move one of their other lefty bats in a trade.
New York is currently projected to have five left-handed hitters - Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, and Ryan McMahon - as regulars in 2026. Of that group, only McMahon is expected to be part of a platoon.
Bellinger is coming off a solid 2025 season that saw him hit .272/.334/.480 with 29 homers, 98 RBIs, and 13 steals over 152 games. He also displayed more patience at the plate, increasing his walk rate by nearly a full percentage point while simultaneously dropping his strikeout rate to a career-low 13.7%.
Defensively, Bellinger shuttled between all three outfield spots and was a positive defender in both corners, while also making seven appearances at first base.