When Corey Seager joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in September 2015 for his MLB debut, he made the transition from Triple-A Oklahoma City look seamless. Now two seasons later, Cody Bellinger is doing much of the same.
Bellinger’s impressive showing essentially forced the Dodgers hand in keeping him with the club despite the return of previously injured outfielders, Franklin Gutierrez and Joc Pederson. With Adrian Gonzalez now on the 10-day disabled list, Bellinger is slated to play first base.
Entering Friday, he’d played left field in eight of nine games with the Dodgers. Beyond the defensive versatility, Bellinger has provided the Dodgers with a potent bat in the lineup.