How a Cody Bellinger position switch would dictate Yankees’ offseason plan

Moving Cody Bellinger to center field could significantly reshape the New York Yankees' offseason strategy, according to Yanks Go Yard writer Pat Ragazzo. While prospect Spencer Jones is currently considered the leading candidate for the role, team sources have also considered Bellinger and Aaron Judge. Ragazzo argues that shifting Bellinger to center is the most realistic option to allow New York to pursue right-handed outfield bats.

A league source identified Teoscar Hernandez, Seiya Suzuki, and Tyrone Taylor as potential outfield targets if Bellinger switches positions. Acquiring Hernandez would require a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, while signing Suzuki would cost draft capital due to a qualifying offer. Ragazzo suggests Taylor could serve effectively as a fourth outfielder.