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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.
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,
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Cody Bellinger Exercises Player Option With Cubs For 2025 Season
Cody Bellinger has exercised his $27.5MM player option for the 2025 season, according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan
How Bellinger's return could forge Cubs' offseason path
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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.
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Cubs' 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...