It feels like a matter of when rather than if Cody Bellinger is moved, and it may just be a matter of ironing out some sticking points on the amount of money the Cubs are willing to send to offset up to $52.5 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons. As noted in an earlier piece, a simple solution would be to send $7.5 million next year and $5 million for 2026. That would pay Bellinger down to $20 million for the coming season and either pay for his buyout or keep him at $20 million if he opts in again.
Cody Bellinger Trade Talks Reportedly Include Yanks’ No. 5 Prospect Will Warren, Money Still Main Issue
