Bellinger Ignites Yankees After Early Struggles

Cody Bellinger has become a major contributor for the New York Yankees after overcoming an initial slump marked by a .196 batting average and .614 OPS. Since early May, Bellinger has turned his season around, hitting over .300 with a near .950 OPS, and providing consistent offense and strong defense. His resurgence features clutch home runs, RBI hits, stolen bases, and standout fielding, with most of his homers coming at Yankee Stadium. Both Bellinger and manager Aaron Boone attribute his improvement to adjustments in mechanics, better swing decisions, and reduced pressure. Bellinger's transformation has solidified his role as a middle-of-the-order threat and a protector for Aaron Judge. The Yankees’ decision to acquire Bellinger after losing Juan Soto is proving to be a key move as he continues to drive their success.