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EXPLAINED: Yankees acquire cody bellinger in offseason moves | Vintage Vibes

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, left, watches as Max Fried speaks during a baseball news conference, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

In response to losing Juan Soto, the New York Yankees' general manager, Brian Cashman, swiftly shifted gears to Plan B by acquiring Cody Bellinger, a notable name in baseball. Bellinger, the son of a former Yankees player, was brought on board as part of a series of strategic moves made by the team.

Following Soto's decision to sign with the Mets, the Yankees wasted no time in bolstering their roster. They secured left-hander Max Fried with an eight-year, $218 million contract, acquired closer Devin Williams from the Brewers, and added Bellinger, a former NL MVP, from the Cubs.

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