{"id":41633,"date":"2025-11-07T00:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T00:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/41633\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T00:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T00:14:09","slug":"mlb-trade-rumors-los-angeles-dodgers-could-resign-80-million-ex-chicago-cubs-champion-to-bolster-squad-and-improve-title-odds-mlb-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/41633\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB trade rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers could resign $80 million ex Chicago Cubs champion to bolster squad and improve title odds | MLB News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MLBDodgers Tanner Scott throws vs Phillies (Image via Getty) The Los Angeles Dodgers could be on the verge of a blockbuster reunion with one of their former stars. According to a recent prediction, the team may bring back Cody Bellinger – a former MVP, two-time All-Star, and World Series champion – in what would be a significant offseason move for both sides.After a strong season with the New York Yankees, Bellinger\u2019s future took a sharp turn when he opted out of his contract, setting himself up for another lucrative deal in free agency.<\/p>\n

Cody Bellinger Officially Enters Free Agency<\/p>\n

Cody Bellinger\u2019s time in New York came to an expected close following the Yankees\u2019 disappointing postseason run. The Yankees fell to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, ending their hopes of returning to the World Series. Following that exit, speculation immediately began about Bellinger\u2019s next move.\u201cAs expected, New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and become a free agent next month, a source told ESPN. Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for next season,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Jorge Castillo wrote. (H\/t: Sporting News)\"Cody<\/p>\n

Cody Bellinger (Image via Getty)<\/p>\n

Just days after the World Series, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman confirmed the move, writing, \u201cCody Bellinger has opted out.\u201d Now a free agent, the 30-year-old outfielder is in high demand thanks to his versatility and revived form at the plate.<\/p>\n

Cody Bellinger\u2019s Impressive Comeback<\/p>\n

During his early years with the Dodgers, Cody Bellinger was one of baseball\u2019s brightest young stars. He captured the 2017 NL Rookie of the Year and followed that with an MVP campaign in 2019. However, his production dipped in 2021 and 2022, leading to the Dodgers\u2019 decision to non-tender him.Since then, Bellinger has found his rhythm again. Playing for the Chicago Cubs and later the Yankees, he hit .281\/.388\/.477 over the last three seasons – a clear sign of his resurgence.Bleacher Report\u2019s Joel Reuter suggested that a return to Los Angeles could be the perfect move for both parties. \u201cThat might make a reunion with Cody Bellinger their best fallback plan,\u201d Reuter noted. He added that Bellinger \u201ccould be headed for a $30 million AAV payday,\u201d reflecting his restored market value.<\/p>\n

Why a Dodgers Reunion Makes Sense<\/p>\n

Reuniting with Bellinger would not only bring a familiar face back to Los Angeles but also add depth and balance to an already potent Dodgers lineup. His defensive versatility – being able to play both outfield and first base – makes him an ideal fit for a team looking to maintain its dominance.If the Dodgers manage to sign him, they would become an even greater threat to secure a three-peat, adding to their powerhouse roster that already boasts elite talent.<\/p>\n

Potential Benefits for the Dodgers<\/p>\n

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Pages of Los Angeles Dodgers (Image via Imagn)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Reinforces their outfield and first base depth \u2022 Adds an experienced postseason performer \u2022 Strengthens lineup versatility against left and right-handed pitching \u2022 Reunites fan favorite with the franchise that drafted him<\/p>\n

Career Highlights: Cody Bellinger<\/p>\n

AchievementYearTeam NL Rookie of the Year 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers NL MVP 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Champion 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers 2-Time All-Star 2017, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers Silver Slugger Award 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for Bellinger<\/p>\n

As free agency opens, multiple teams are expected to pursue Bellinger. However, a reunion with the Dodgers seems both sentimental and strategic. The move would allow him to return to the organization where he rose to stardom while providing the Dodgers with an offensive and defensive asset who knows their system well.Also read: MLB trade rumors: New York Yankees could sign $418 million Chicago Cubs Champion in major offseason move<\/a>With the Dodgers gearing up for another title run, bringing back a familiar and proven winner like Bellinger could be the final piece they need to stay on top of the league. The offseason is just beginning, but the idea of Cody Bellinger back in Dodger blue is one that fans – and the front office – will surely keep a close eye on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dodgers Tanner Scott throws vs Phillies (Image via Getty) The Los Angeles Dodgers could be on the verge…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":41634,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[2845,28085,28086,48,52,51,47,53,50,49,10422],"class_list":{"0":"post-41633","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-los-angeles","8":"tag-chicago-cubs","9":"tag-cody-bellinger","10":"tag-free-agency","11":"tag-la","12":"tag-la-headlines","13":"tag-la-news","14":"tag-los-angeles","15":"tag-los-angeles-dodgers","16":"tag-los-angeles-headlines","17":"tag-los-angeles-news","18":"tag-mlb-trade-rumors"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41633"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41633\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}