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.

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.

The New York Yankees are drawing a line in the sand with Cody Bellinger.

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.

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.

It isn’t even new terrain for Cody Bellinger. Bellinger’s prolonged free agency marks the latest instance of a Boras client waiting out the market. It’s a strategy that’s yielded a range of results for the agent, who is known for netting top dollar for the stars he represents.

This offseason saw the New York Yankees trying their best to bring back Cody Bellinger. However, now it seems that things have gotten difficult for them with the New York Mets and other teams.