Cody Bellinger, a familiar face to Dodgers fans, has had an impressive rebound season with the Chicago Cubs. After struggling in his final seasons with the Dodgers, the former MVP has found his groove in Chicago, posting a .298 batting average with 9 home runs, 29 RBI, and an above average .846 OPS in 58 games.
As the trade deadline looms, the Cubs find themselves in a delicate position regarding their playoff hopes. With Bellinger’s standout performance, he has become a hot commodity in trade rumors leading up to August 1st.
When asked about the rumors, Bellinger told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers that he wants to stay in Chicago and contribute to the team for the long run.