On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees played the third game of their series with the Rays in Tampa Bay.
They lost by a score of 3-0.
Cody Bellinger finished with two strikeouts in four at-bats.
Struggling Yankees Player Still Owed Over $100 Million
GettyCody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees doubles to right field scoring a run during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
It’s worth noting that the Yankees are paying Bellinger a lot of money.
Following this season, he is still owed over $100 million (if he does not opt out before the end of the deal).
The 2019 National League MVP is in the middle of his second season with the Yankees.
He has also spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs over 10 total seasons in the MLB.
Jon Heyman of The New York Post wrote (on January 21): “Bellinger breakdown: $20M signing bonus, $32.5M 2026 and 2027, $25.8M 2028 and 2029, $25.9M 2030”
Social Media Reacts To Bellinger’s Struggles
GettyCody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees tosses his bat after striking out to end the second inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on May 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
Here’s what people have been saying about Bellinger:
Randy Wilkins: “Cody Bellinger has gone from MVP-level performance for a long stretch to well below average performance for a long stretch. He’s been awful and it’s happening when they really need him.”
John Jastremski (July 8): “Nobody loves Cody Bellinger more than me, I cant explain what has happened the past 3 weeks. Mind boggling.”
Chris Kirschner (July 7): “Cody Bellinger is now in a 7-for-63 slide after that strikeout. Crazy bad slump”
GettyCody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees singles during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on June 02, 2026 in New York City.
@YankeeBeagle2: “His approach is gone. He’s always been good with 2 strikes and that’s gone out the window. He’s watching strike 3 or swinging and missing at pitches he typically fouls off until he gets a pitch he likes. Very unlike him. Seems healthy though based on his defense”
Eric Hubbs: “Until Bellinger snaps out of this and one of the supporting guys like Jazz or Dominguez get really going (not holding my breath) I don’t see how this is going to change until the deadline. An offense of Rice, Grisham, and Bellinger scares exactly zero teams”
Ryan Garcia: “The Blame Board: 1. Cody Bellinger 2. Rotation 3. Austin Wells 4. Team Defense 5. Paul Goldschmidt Fair?”
Struggling New York Yankees Player Still Owed Over $100 Million After This Season