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.

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 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 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 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.

Cubs infielder/outfielder Cody Bellinger has decided to stay in Chicago after opting into his contract for the 2025 season, sources told ESPN.

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.

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 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 Chicago Tribune on Saturday, and won’t become a free agent.