After missing out on Kyle Tucker, who signed with the Dodgers, and Bo Bichette, who went to the Mets, the Jays have been linked to free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger. However, Toronto does not appear to have serious interest in Bellinger, at least at the level required to outbid the incumbent Yankees, the Athletic reports.

That philosophy explains why the Blue Jays and Yankees remain at an impasse. New York has offered Bellinger five years at $155-160 million. Agent Scott Boras wants seven. Toronto showed willingness to go a full decade for Tucker, yet they seem unwilling to match even Bellinger's shorter request despite missing their primary target.

While the Yankees continue waiting to find out if free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger takes their five-year offer to return or goes somewhere else, they’ve brought in another left-handed bat, one with two 20-homer seasons on his MLB resume.

Austin Wells replied to Cody Bellinger’s latest Instagram post with a crying face emoji as rumors swirl about the star’s looming free agency decision. The eight-picture post, which shows Bellinger working out, was the two-time All-Star’s first Instagram activity since he shared photos of himself exercising at the same facility in late November.

The Yankees would be willing to include opt-outs after Year 2 and Year 3 of a five-year deal worth as much as $160 million, per a source.

Despite losing Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker this offseason, Ross Atkins and the Toronto Blue Jays are still active in the free-agent market. Their next major target could be Cody Bellinger, and landing him would also mean beating the New York Yankees.

The New York Mets continue reshaping their roster after signing Bo Bichette, with Cody Bellinger emerging as a key target amid growing competition from the New York Yankees.

The New York Yankees remain in a stalemate with Cody Bellinger, leaving the door open for another team to pry him out of the Bronx.