The Toronto Blue Jays are in a tricky situation after losing Bo Bichette to the New York Mets. With a need for a big bat in their lineup, the team is now turning their attention to Cody Bellinger. But here's where it gets interesting: the New York Yankees have made an offer to Bellinger that the Blue Jays may find hard to match. According to one analyst, the Yankees aren't budging on their offer of 5 years/$155-160 million, and they're not interested in getting into a bidding war. This leaves the Blue Jays in a tough spot, as they may need to offer Bellinger a seven-year deal to keep him from signing with the Yankees. But is it worth it? Cody Bellinger vs. Kyle Tucker: Who's the better player? Despite some comparisons to Kyle Tucker, Bellinger's numbers paint a different picture. While Tucker had a strong season, Bellinger had a better 2025 season in terms of home runs, RBIs, and hits. However, Tucker has been a better offensive player overall. So, should the Blue Jays offer Bellinger the same amount of money as Tucker? Bo Bichette's move to the Mets is a good thing for the Blue Jays in the long run. With Bichette's contract including opt-outs after years one and two, and the team having George Springer and Daulton Varsho coming off the books next year, there's a chance for a reunion in 2026. But for now, the Blue Jays are left to decide whether to offer Bellinger a seven-year deal or risk losing him to the Yankees. And that's the controversial part: is it worth it to pay Bellinger what Tucker received?
