Yankees' Cody Bellinger for Mets' Mark Vientos Trade Floated as 'Deal to Be Had'
The New York Yankees won their series against the Atlanta Braves with a victory on Sunday, but some of their biggest concerns going into the All-Star break seem to be lingering.
Primarily, the Yankees fell victim to some poor base running in the series when Jorbit Vivas was thrown out by Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna in a highlight throw that propelled a harsh loss for the Bombers on Friday. The Yankees have been urged to land an upgrade for Vivas at the trade deadline, and that play has only strengthened calls for a new infielder.
And as the Yankees canvas their options for an external addition, The Athletic's Jim Bowden has floated an interesting trade idea that would involve the New York Mets.
"Maybe there's even a deal to be had with the crosstown Mets, who could offer Mark Vientos for Jasson Dominguez or Cody Bellinger or perhaps Brett Baty for Trent Grisham," Bowden wrote. "There just aren't a lot of sellers at this trade deadline, so GMs will have to get creative; GM Brian Cashman has a long track record of doing that."
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 01: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium on April 01, 2025 in...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 01: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium on April 01, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo) More
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If Cashman really does want to get creative in a deal with the Mets, a trade that would swap Bellinger for Vientos could be the most intriguing option floated by Bowden. Bellinger has been excellent for the Yankees since joining via trade this past winter, but he has a $25 million player option for next year and could be preparing to opt out.
Meanwhile, Vientos seems to have taken a step back for the Mets this season but enjoyed a strong campaign at third base last year and has another year of pre-arbitration ahead.
If the Yankees feel like he can be their third base solution for years to come and the Mets are looking for more of a win-now upgrade in the outfield, a startling crosstown trade like this could ultimately make sense for both sides.
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