Mets Could Steal Yankees Star Outfielder

History could repeat itself in New York. Last December, the Mets poached outfielder Juan Soto from the Yankees, giving him that historic 15-year, $765 million contract. To borrow a line from Yankees legend Yogi Berra, the Bronx could experience deja vu all over again.

"The Yankees want to keep Cody Bellinger,  with $25M to go for 2026, and he’s said to love it in pinstripes. But word is, the Mets also like Bellinger," the New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Thursday.

"Mets execs prioritize defense and versatility, and Bellinger is above average at four positions," Heyman added.

Earlier this week, NJ.com's Randy Miller talked with Bellinger and asked about his future plans.

“As cliche as it is, as cliche as it sounds, I don’t even want to think about it,” Bellinger said, per Miller. “I don’t think about it because we have 40-some games left. When I talked to Scott (Boras), he told me to just focus on playing baseball and do the best I can every day. That’s my goal, so I show up every day and focus on the task at hand.”

The 30-year-old Bellinger sounded like he's open to remaining in the Bronx.

“I really love the organization,” Bellinger said, according to Miller. “It’s extremely professional. I love the people in this locker room. I love playing with (Aaron) Judge. He’s one of the best players on this Earth, and he handles himself and everything really well. I love playing in Yankee Stadium. Everything here is great and I’ve loved it.”