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By Aaliyan Mohammed
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The New York Yankees' season ended without a World Series once again. The team's championship drought has reached 16 seasons now.
The Yankees lost Juan Soto in the offseason, but added Cody Bellinger. Trent Grisham also had a career year for the Yankees. Bellinger, Grisham and Judge were all major parts of the Yankees' success this year, but Bellinger and Grisham's returns next season are far from guaranteed.
Bellinger has an opt-out in his contract, and his play this season has set him up to find a long-term deal in free agency. Grisham is going to be a free agent and after his stellar season, he too could have many suitors. However, Judge has let the front office know he wants them back in the Bronx.
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"Grish and Bellinger, two guys that had incredible years," Judge said after the game in a clip posted by SNY on X. "It was fun to watch them, fun to learn from them. I hope we can run them back and see what happens."
Bellinger slashed .272/.334/.480 with 30 home runs. Grisham set career highs in home runs, OPS and RBIs. Both were key players in the Yankees reaching 94 regular-season wins. However, bringing them back may not be easy.
Not only will both cost the Yankees a substantial amount on the open market, but it may also hinder the development of others. Jasson Domínguez is also on the team, and Spencer Jones is knocking on the door of the big leagues. The Yankees may not want to create an outfield logjam.
Of the two, the Yankees may prioritize Bellinger because of his longer track record of success and defensive versatility. Regardless, the Yankees captain would like to have both guys back.
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