Aaron Judge Rumors: Dodgers to 'Make a Run' at OF After Bellinger Non-Tendered

The Dodgers did not tender a contract to Bellinger, making him a free agent, and it appears that the club wants to sign a free agent outfielder to replace him.

Jon Heyman stated that the Dodgers will make a run at Judge.

With the departures of Bellinger, Kimbrel, Anderson, Heaney, Price, and Turner, the Dodgers have room to make a run at Judge.

A $300 million contract is expected for Judge, who won the American League's Most Valuable Player award. General managers surveyed at meetings earlier this month expected his deal to be in the neighborhood of eight years and $320 million, according to Jeff Passan. The price tag could go up even more if the Dodgers were involved.

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The Dodgers have always been good at signing superstars. They signed Betts to a 12-year, $365 million extension in June 2020.

L.A. signed Freddie Freeman to a six-year, $162 million contract in June. The Dodgers have been linked to free agent pitcher Justin Verlander, who will command a significant contract this winter.

The Yankees have been vocal about making Judge a competitive offer to stay in the Bronx. The Yankees will do whatever it takes to re-sign Hal Steinbrenner, according to the owner.

Steinbrenner said they will consider making Judge a captain if he re-signs. The team has not had a leader in over a decade.

There's no telling where Judge will end up, even though he will have plenty of options.