The Cody Bellinger sweepstakes are heating up, and while the New York Yankees wait patiently, there’s growing buzz that the Toronto Blue Jays could - and maybe should - make a serious move to land the former MVP.
According to MLB insider Jim Bowden, Bellinger is weighing multiple offers from multiple teams and is expected to make a decision soon. The Yankees, Mets, and Blue Jays are all reportedly in the mix. But if you ask Foul Territory TV’s Scott Braun, it’s Toronto that should be the most aggressive right now.
And he’s got a point.
The Blue Jays already missed out on Kyle Tucker, one of their top offseason targets, and Bellinger checks a lot of the same boxes - maybe even more. He’s a left-handed bat with power, plays a solid outfield, and comes with the kind of pedigree that fits a win-now roster. While Tucker may have been the flashier name earlier in the offseason, Bellinger quietly posted a stronger power season, leading that trio (Tucker, Bichette, Bellinger) with 29 home runs last year.
Braun believes this is the moment for Toronto to strike. “I do think they are seriously involved in someone like Cody Bellinger,” he said. “They’re losing outfielders after this coming season, and Belli’s bat fits there.”
He’s not wrong. The Blue Jays are staring down the possibility of a thinned-out outfield in 2027, with both George Springer and Daulton Varsho set to hit free agency after 2026. Locking in Bellinger now isn’t just a move for today - it’s a long-term play that could stabilize the outfield for years to come.
And then there’s the financial side of things. While Bellinger’s next contract is expected to exceed $200 million, the structure of the deal could make it more palatable.
A longer-term agreement would likely bring down the average annual value (AAV), giving teams like Toronto more flexibility in how they manage payroll around him. That’s especially important for a club that’s already committed big money in recent years and wants to stay competitive in a tough AL East.
Meanwhile, the Yankees reportedly have a five-year offer on the table. That’s solid, but Bellinger is said to be looking for something longer - at least seven years, per Bob Nightengale. If that’s truly the sticking point, it opens the door for Toronto to jump in with a more aggressive offer and steal him away from a division rival.
Braun summed it up well: “The Yankees are sticking to their offer. They feel like they’ve offered him something nice, and I agree, but that doesn’t mean the Blue Jays can’t swoop in.”
This isn’t just about adding a power bat - it’s about making a statement. The Blue Jays have been hovering around contention for the past few seasons, but they’ve yet to break through in a meaningful way.
Adding Bellinger could be the kind of move that changes that trajectory. He brings postseason experience, a Gold Glove-caliber glove, and a bat that can shift the balance of power in a tight division.
With Bellinger’s decision reportedly coming soon, the Blue Jays are on the clock. If they want to avoid another near-miss like Tucker, now’s the time to act.