As the winter approaches, rumors have begun to heat up that the Chicago Cubs would be shopping star outfielder Cody Bellinger this offseason.
The Chicago Cubs, and everybody around MLB for a matter of fact, were completely shocked when outfielder Cody Bellinger announced that he was accepting his player option and returning to the Cubs for $27.5 million with a $5 million buyout attached.Everybody expected Bellinger to opt out and pursue a longer-term deal, but he opted in and it doesn't seem like the Cubs wanted him to opt in.
Dealing Bellinger could be difficult because it's not just a one-year deal. He can opt out of his buyout and accept another $27.5 million option in 2025.There are a few potential suitors that would make sense, assuming the Cubs are willing to eat half of his contract. The top suitors could be the New York Yankees and New York Mets, depending on who signs Juan Soto. Bellinger would be a good Soto backup plan.
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