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The Cubs are trading outfielder Cody Bellinger to the Yankees, a source confirmed on Tuesday. The Cubs are also sending $5 million to offset part of Belligner’s salary and receiving right-hander Cody Poteet, according to multiple reports.
Once the Cubs acquired right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros on Friday, bringing in the kind of impact bat that could elevate their whole offense, trading Bellinger seemed like the logical next move.
The Cubs were already flush with outfielders, both established big-leaguers and emerging prospects, before adding Tucker to the mix. And Bellinger could become a free agent after next season.