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How Bellinger's return could forge Cubs' offseason path
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Cody Bellinger Set to Return to Cubs in 2025 After Declining to Opt Out of Contract
The 29-year-old initially signed with the Cubs in Dec. 2022 following a rough final three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bellinger slashed .203/.272/.376 from 2020 to '22 after slashing .278/.368/.559 from 2017 to '19; he had been the National League's Rookie of the Year in '17 and MVP in '19.
Cody Bellinger opting in gives Cubs ‘clarity’ as they head into critical offseason
Jed Hoyer said Bellinger's decision was good news: "Now we know what our roster looks like and we can go about building the team."
Cody Bellinger free agency: Cubs outfielder picks up player option to remain in Chicago, per report
Chicago Cubs outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger exercised his $27.5 million player option and will remain in the team in 2025, reports ESPN. The Cubs have not yet confirmed the news. Bellinger's option came with a $2.
Chicago Cubs begin GM meetings with roster clarity following Cody Bellinger’s decision: ‘We’re looking to be creative’
The Chicago Cubs’ offseason roster-building approach has gained much-needed clarity thanks to Cody Bellinger’s contract decision. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was informed a little over a week ago by Bellinger’s agent,
Bellinger exercising option, returning to Cubs in 2025 (source)
Much of how the Cubs could proceed with their offseason strategy in the coming months hinged on Cody Bellinger's decision to either stay put in Chicago or enter free agency again. Bellinger is not going anywhere.
Cubs’ Cody Bellinger picks up $27.5 million player option for 2025, avoids free agency
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million option for the 2025 season, team sources confirmed to The Athletic. Bellinger’s decision to opt into the second year of a potential three-year deal comes as a slight surprise based on the whispers heard near the end of the season.
Sources: Cubs' Cody Bellinger opts in for 2025 season
Cubs infielder/outfielder Cody Bellinger is staying in Chicago after opting into his contract for 2025, sources tell ESPN. Bellinger, 29, could have become a free agent this winter after signing a three-year,
Report: Cody Bellinger picks up his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs
Bellinger batted .266 with 18 home runs and 78 RBIs in 130 games this year. He was on the injured list from April 24 to May 7 with a right rib fracture.
Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger picks up $27.5 million player option for 2025, meaning he won’t test free agency
Cody Bellinger is staying with the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old outfielder has picked up his $27.5 million player option for 2025, a source confirmed to the Tribune on Saturday, and won’t become a free agent.
Report: Cody Bellinger returning to Cubs in 2025
Former National League MVP Cody Bellinger will earn $27.5 million after opting in for the 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs, per an ESPN report on Saturday.
Cody Bellinger picks up his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs, AP source says
Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million player option with the Chicago Cubs, answering a major offseason question for ...
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