Cody Bellinger open to playing any position with Yankees after trade

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Cody Bellinger will do whatever it  Rafael Montero Jersey takes to help the Yankees.  The newly acquired slugger said Thursday during an that hes willing to play all over the field if manager Aaron Boone needs him to.  I told [Boone], where yall need me to play, Ill play, Bellinger said. Whether its left, center, or if [Aaron] Judge gets a DH day, Ill play right. Or if you need me at first base, Ill play first. It helps the teams that Im on win and I enjoy doing that.  Bellinger, who was in exchange for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday, has spent time at all three outfield positions and first base during his eight-year MLB career.  Cody Bellinger #catches a fly ball against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Wrigley Field on May 8, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.  Getty Images  In his first two seasons with the Dodgers in 2017 and 2018, Bellinger spent the majority of his time at first base before moving to right field in 2019.  That year, Bellinger won the NL MVP and Gold Glove award in right field.  Explore More  In 2024 with Chicago, Bellinger alternated between center and right field with some time at first base mixed in.  Yankees Trip!  If Bellinger becomes the Bronx Bombers starting center field, Judge would shift over to right field.  Bellinger could also play left field if Ja son Dominguez takes over in center.  Theres also a chance Bellinger is the Yankees first baseman if they dont make any other additions at the position, though general manager Brian Cashman indicated Wednesday that the team is still engaged in the free agent market, .  And, as Bellinger suggested, he could always move around the field as needed.  I learned a lot from Kik Hernandez, Bellinger said during the Zoom meeting. Hes probably one of the best players that Ive seen at being able to roam around the field and be above average or excellent at every position he plays.  Cody Bellinger in action at first base against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 27, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.  Getty Images  I got to see how its po sible and I knew I had the ability to do it. I just like to work at it, get my footwork down and prepare that way. Wherever they need me, Im available.  Taylor Trammell Jersey