Giants Eyeing Cody Bellinger in Free Agent Pursuit

The San Francisco Giants are circling Cody Bellinger again. This time, they need outfield help and face a trickier financial puzzle.

Right field is wide open. Oracle Park still ranks among MLB’s toughest places to hit, so the question isn’t just about fit—it’s about whether Bellinger’s worth a big, long-term investment as a lineup cornerstone.

Giants Renew Their Pursuit of Cody Bellinger

The Giants have chased Bellinger before. Farhan Zaidi, who once worked with Bellinger in Los Angeles, led those early efforts when Bellinger first hit free agency.

Now, the front office looks different. Buster Posey wields real influence, and that old connection with Bellinger is back in play—but with more urgency this time.

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Giants have renewed their interest in the free agent outfielder. The team needs impact talent, but payroll is a concern with several long-term deals already on the books.

A Familiar Target with Long-Standing Ties

Posey’s presence changes the dynamic. He’s faced Bellinger as a catcher and now sits at the negotiating table, bringing his own experience with Scott Boras clients—like recent signing Matt Chapman.

That familiarity with both the player and the agent might help the Giants negotiate with a bit more confidence.

Defensive Versatility: A Perfect Fit for Oracle Park

If the Giants go after Bellinger hard, it’s because he checks a lot of boxes. His defensive profile fits Oracle Park’s huge outfield almost perfectly.

Bellinger could be the everyday right fielder. He can also move to left or center as needed, giving the Giants flexibility they’ve often lacked.

Elite Metrics in the Corners

In 2025 with the Yankees, Bellinger’s glove wasn’t just solid—it was outstanding. He put up:

• +15 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) in the corner outfield
• +6 Outs Above Average (OAA) in those same spots

Those numbers are impressive for a corner outfielder. He looks like someone who could not only survive in Oracle’s right field, but really excel there.

The Giants have always valued defense, so that’s a big plus.

Bellinger’s Offensive Profile: Production with a Caveat

The other side of the coin is Bellinger’s bat. His 2025 season in New York would look pretty appealing in the middle of a Giants lineup that’s lacked steady power.

He put together a strong, well-rounded year at the plate:

• 125 wRC+ (25 percent above league average offense)
• 29 home runs
• .272/.334/.480 slash line in 656 plate appearances

Contact Skills and Platoon Balance

Bellinger doesn’t chase strikeouts like a lot of modern sluggers. His low strikeout rate gives him a steadier presence in the lineup and helps him avoid long slumps.

He’s also shown he can hit both righties and lefties, so the Giants wouldn’t need to platoon him. That could help stabilize the middle of the order, which has been a problem spot.

The Oracle Park Question: Can His Power Travel?

There’s a catch in Bellinger’s numbers: his home/road split. He hit much better at Yankee Stadium than on the road, which raises real questions about moving to a pitcher-friendly park like Oracle.

Oracle Park suppresses power, especially to right and right-center. Left-handed hitters have struggled for years to hit for big power there.

How Much Will the Park Deflate His Bat?

The Giants have to decide if Bellinger’s road stats are closer to his “real” baseline, or if he can tweak his game to fit Oracle’s weird dimensions and chilly air.

• Even if his home run numbers drop, his overall offensive value (OBP, gap power, contact) might still work
• His defense, versatility, and baserunning could make up for any loss in slugging

Financial Constraints and Roster Priorities

On paper, Bellinger fits the Giants. On the payroll sheet, it gets messy.

The team already owes big money through 2029 to Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, Jung Hoo Lee, and Willy Adames. That core has squeezed the financial wiggle room this front office once enjoyed.

And honestly, the Giants’ biggest need might not even be in the lineup.

Balancing Pitching Needs with a Big Bat

The Giants have made it clear that starting pitching is a priority this offseason. Still, the idea of going after a proven position player like Bellinger keeps popping up in conversations.

His projected contract — about five years and $140 million — would be a big swing, but not exactly unheard of for a player in his prime with both offensive and defensive tools. It’s a lot of money, sure, but you can see why they’d at least consider it.

Do the Giants actually see Bellinger as that rare two-way guy who could anchor their outfield and lineup for the next five years, even in a ballpark that’s not always hitter-friendly? If they do, maybe this is finally the winter they make a splash instead of just circling the water.

 
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