Los Yankees de New York they took the services of Cody Bellinger via trade from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday afternoon, adding a necessary piece to their potential 2025 lineup.
Bellinger fills the void left by Juan Soto in the Yankees lineup, who sought to respond as quickly as possible to the loss of the Dominican in the Mules lineup.
With the arrival of Bellinger and still some pending moves from the team’s management led by Brian Cashman, this is what the Yankees lineup could look like in 2025:
- Jazz Chisholm Jr, 3B
- Cody Bellinger, CF
- Aaron Judge, RF
- Giancarlo Stanton, DH
- Austin Wells, C
- Anthony Volpe, SS
- Jasson Dominguez, LF
- D.J Lemahieu o Ben Rice, 1B
- Oswaldo Cabrera, 2B
Currently the Yankees have a mixed combination of left-handed and right-handed hitters, except for Oswaldo Cabrera who claims to be the only switch-hitter within the core.
This lineup not only features offensive depth, but also includes solid defensive options at nearly every position. Jazz Chisholm Jr. would assume a key role at third base, while the versatility of DJ LeMahieu and the promising Ben Rice at first base provide flexibility when facing different pitchers.
Additionally, Oswaldo Cabrera, the core’s only switch-hitter, brings balance to the lineup, providing valuable options against left- and right-handed pitching.
The Impact of Cody Bellinger
Cody Bellinger, the 2019 National League MVP, experienced a career resurgence during his time in Chicago. In 2023, he hit .307 with 26 home runs and 97 RBIs, showing that he still has the talent to be a differential player in the lineup of any contending team.
His arrival in New York not only fills a crucial hole in the outfield, but also gives the Yankees a powerful left-handed presence at the top of the lineup. This addition is especially valuable in balancing an offense that, in recent seasons, has been mostly right-wing.
