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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."
Chicago Cubs begin GM meetings with roster clarity following Cody Bellinger’s decision: ‘We’re looking to be creative’
SAN ANTONIO — 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’s Return Leaves Cubs With Crowded Off-Season Picture
Cody Bellinger exercised his player option to return to the Cubs n 2025. He's an expensive part of a veteran core that produced 83-win seasons in 2023 and '24.
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.
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.
Cody Bellinger exercises player option, return to Cubs in 2025
Bellinger hit 26 home runs for the Cubs in 2023. Much like the rest of the lineup, his production dipped last 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.
With Cody Bellinger back, Cubs expected to pursue 'signature move'
The Chicago Cubs lineup appears well set with the return of Cody Bellinger, and the team is now expected to pursue one of the top pitcher available in free agency.
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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 ...
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Hoyer feeling out market with Bellinger back in fold
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer had conversations with agent Scott Boras over the past couple of weeks that ...