Yankees’ Bad News on Slugger is Surprisingly Familiar
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Feelings of deja vu for the Yankees and Cody Bellinger?
The New York Yankees are in the middle of a lot of offseason rumors. From being the frontrunners to sign Tatsuya Imai, to a possible Devin Williams reunion, and everything in between. This free agency class also boasts several big bats, led by Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Kyle Schwarber, Bo Bichette, and Pete Alonso.
Now, New York has gotten an update on one of their top targets. A recent survey of MLB executives paints a grim picture for the chances of a Bellinger reunion with the Yankees.
New York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger Won’t Return
MLB executives were recently surveyed for TSN. MLB analyst Jesse Rogers compiled the survey into an article, and the results could surprise some fans.
For starters, the executives were asked which hitter out of Alex Bregman, Bellinger, Alonso, and Schwarber was most likely to return to their original team.
“What’s most interesting is not who got votes for this question,” Rogers wrote on November 26, 2026. “Schwarber makes sense as the leading answer here — but that not a single person has Bellinger returning to the Yankees. He provided some much-needed balance to their lineup.”
Seven executives voted for Schwarber’s return, four for Alonso’s, and four for Bregman’s.
These results beg a simple question: what do the executives know that everyone else doesn’t?
Yankees Going Through Another Juan Soto Situation?
Earlier in November, it was clear that bringing back Bellinger was a top priority for the Yankees. Greg Joyce of the New York Post reveals that Bellinger fit in well with his teammates in New York.
“The 31-year-old was well-liked in his time with the Yankees,” Joyce wrote on November 10th. “But also has an injury history despite staying mostly healthy the last two seasons. The easiest and cleanest domino to fall to set up the Yankees’ ideal offseason would be for Cody Bellinger to re-sign.”
However, just because someone is well-liked does not mean that player will return to the team. It’s a positive sign, for sure, but it’s not indicative of the choice they will make.
Still, Yankees fans may feel like their spidey senses are tingling, or just a sting of deja vu. Jon Heyman, also of the New York Post, explains why that may be the case.
“The Yankees will have company in their efforts to bring back Cody Bellinger, including from the Mets, who currently have openings at 1B and CF,” Heyman wrote the day after Joyce. “Some may recall the Mets signed a Yankees OF last winter. Re-signing Bellinger is the No. 1 Yankees priority — as re-signing Juan Soto was a year ago.”
Juan Who?
Almost one year ago, Juan Soto signed a massive deal with the New York Mets after spending a year with the Yankees. He opted for a 15-year, $765 million new contract with the other New York team instead of returning after a 41-homerun season.
The reported proposal to Soto, which was on the table from the Yankees, was a 16-year, $760 million contract.
Ouch.
With that information in the back of fans’ minds, it’s no wonder that the possibility of Bellinger not returning leaves a bitter taste in their mouths.
Colts Reveal Concerning News Surrounding Daniel Jones
There were questions regarding the Indianapolis Colts signing quarterback Daniel Jones.
If last time on the field was with the New York Giants after he was released due to some poor performances. He had to beat out former fourth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson, to win the job.
The former Giant beat our Richardson to be behind the center and needed to prove that he was worth the $14 million price tag the Colts signed him to during the regular season. After 12 weeks, Jones looks like the right pick for the organization.
Indianapolis currently finds themselves with one of the best records in the league at 8-3 in head coach Shane Steichen’s third season in the league.
Jones has been playing at a new level in Indianapolis. The QB is currently has the fourth most passing yards in the league (2,840) and is currently on track to have his career best passing yard season. The QB has four rushing touchdowns, which is tied for the fourth most in the league.
But after Week 12 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jones is dealing with a leg injury, which could jeopardize Indy in the postseason.
Daniel Jones On The Injury Report
GettyDaniel Jones was dealing with an injury ahead of Week 12
Daniel Jones was suffering from an fibula injury before the matchup against the Chiefs in Week 12, as he was a limited participant on the Thursday leading up to the game and was upgraded to a full participant, then playing in the game.
Jones was able to have a decent game for the Colts, throwing for 181 yards and two touchdowns, but it was noticeably clear that his leg was bothering him, likely preventing him from playing at his best.
The Indianapolis Colts dropped their injury report ahead of their Week 13 matchup against the Houston Texans which revealed some concerning news about the quarterback: Jones is now back on the injury report regarding his fibula and was a limited participant.
Shane Steichen has mentioned that even with the injury, Jones should be go to go for the game against Houston, which has the second fewest points per game this season.
Jones has also confirmed that he is good to go for the Week 13 and that is shouldn’t be too much of a deal.
“It was just something that was kind of hanging over and realized it last week,” Jones said, via the Colts. “Just been trying to get treatment and make sure I’m in the best spot I can be… It’s been really good working with the trainers here and making sure we’re ready to go. We got a good plan.”
Colts Need Jones To Stay Healthy
GettyThe Indianapolis Colts have an unproven player as their current backup QB
As mentioned, Daniel Jones has led the Colts to one of the best starts in recent history.
If Jones’ fibula injury were to get worse, they would have to rely on Riley Leonard, the teams current backup QB who was draft in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Anthony Richardson was the backup for the Colts before suffering a fractured orbital bone in a pregame accident and being placed on IR.
The Colts would prefer Richardson to be the backup as he has experience in Steichen and offensive coordinator’s Jim Bob Cooter scheme, but might have to reply on the former Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Jones has said he is good to go, but once harsh hit happens, it could take a turn for the worse.
