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By Patrick McAvoy
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The rumors around the Toronto Blue Jays are red-hot right now with the Winter Meetings now under three weeks away from beginning.
The Winter Meetings will kick off on Dec. 7 and yet rumors are already flying around the league. When it comes to the Blue Jays, all of the signs have been pointing towards another aggressive offseason. Kyle Tucker is a popular name that continues to be mentioned with the Blue Jays, but he isn't the only outfielder the club reportedly has its eyes on.
ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Blue Jays view two-time All-Star Cody Bellinger as a "perfectly good alternative" if they are unable to sign Tucker.
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"(Cody Bellinger) is one of three potential nine-figure bats represented by (Scott Boras), joining third baseman Alex Bregman and first baseman Pete Alonso, who himself lingered on the market last season before signing a short-term deal that allowed him to opt-out this winter," Passan wrote. "Alongside Tucker, (Kyle Schwarber), and (Bo Bichette), they are the best half-dozen position players in free agency, and their varied skill sets are attracting a wide variety of interest.
"Beyond the (New York Yankees), who would like a return engagement with Bellinger -- particularly if Trent Grisham rejects a qualifying offer -- the Blue Jays see him as a perfectly good alternative to Tucker. And the Dodgers, who nontendered Bellinger three years ago, have expressed interest as they peruse the outfield market."
Bellinger was the 2019 National League Most Valuable Player and is coming off a great season with the New York Yankees in 2025. He had 29 homers, 98 RBIs, and 25 doubles in 152 games played.
What makes Bellinger stand out is his flexibility. He's a high-level defender at all three positions in the outfield and also has plenty of experience at first base as well. For the Blue Jays, they are set with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base, but it never hurts to have depth just in case. Bellinger would be a much-needed outfield bat for the Blue Jays, but he could always help to get Guerrero off his feet as well.
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