The Kansas City Royals are hanging around in the American League Wild Card race. They have a few teams in front of them, but at 61-61, they are just four games

With Goldschmidt avoiding the IL, Bellinger could move back to the outfield as soon as Friday night if New York subs in Goldschmidt during the game. Otherwise, the team could make the change on Saturday, if and when the latter player returns to the starting lineup.

And at age 30, the versatile outfielder will likely opt out and test the market this offseason for a long-term deal. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets are said to “like” the outfielder. Bellinger is hitting .270 with a .816 OPS, 22 home runs and 69 RBI.

Mark DeRosa and Sean Casey look at Cody Bellinger and how adjustments to his batting stance have led to positive results with the Yankees

Cody Bellinger’s comments and Scott Boras’ influence suggest the Yankees could lose their star to the highest bidder this offseason.

Joe Ryan allowed a run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York. Ryan (12-5) allowed only a homer to Cody Bellinger in the game that was delayed at the start for 1 hour,