The Los Angeles Dodgers only had Cody Bellinger in their lineup for four games prior to a hairline fracture in his left fibula that led to spending six weeks on the 10-day injured list. Bellinger then was active for only two weeks before being sidelined by left hamstring tightness.
The Dodgers initially hoped he would manage to avoid a second IL stint of the season but ultimately decided to take that route when Bellinger didn’t respond well the first couple days. He’s since turned a corner, however, and is on track to be activated next week during the San Diego Padres series.