The New York Yankees have their Juan Soto replacement — or at least a guy who can take Juan Soto's place on the field.
The team swung a trade with the Chicago Cubs for 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, betting on a talented player to bounce back from a rough couple of years. The Cubs are also sending cash to the Yankees, and will receive right-handed reliever Cody Poteet in return.
Bellinger's dad, Clay, was part of the Yankees organization from 1999-2001.
Soto's record-setting contract with the New York Mets left the Yankees in dire need of a corner outfielder with enough pop to slide into the middle of the order.