Former Dodgers MVP Cody Bellinger Suffers Major Injury With Cubs

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24/04/2024 21:51

Former Dodgers MVP outfielder Cody Bellinger is heading to the injured list with a fractured rib. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell made the announcement on the Parkins and Spiegel Show on 670 The Score.

In his place, top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong is joining the team.

Cody Bellinger headed to the IL with a right rib fracture, per manager Craig Counsell on the Parkins and Spiegel Show on @670TheScore.

Pete Crow-Armstrong getting called up to take his place.
— Andy Martínez (@amartinez_11) April 24, 2024

Bellinger, 28, was just starting to get going this season after his late start to the year. He was in the middle of an eight-game hitting streak, but will now head to the injured list for what should be a long stay.

Bellinger was slashing .226/.320/.440 this year with five home runs and 17 RBIs. He was coming off a 2023 season in which he won the National League Comeback Player of the Year award after slashing .307/.356/.525 with 26 home runs, 97 RBIs and an OPS of .881.

Unfortunately, Bellinger will now hit the IL, and should be there for an extended period of time.

Bellinger signed a three-year, $80 million deal with the Cubs at the end of February, with opts out after both years.

The Dodgers and Cubs play again in September at Dodger Stadium.

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