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MLB rumors: Cody Bellinger suitors, Braves offseason target, Astros priority

By Zach Pressnell

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 07: Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs hits a RBI single during the fifth inning of the game am at Citi Field on August 07, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 07: Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs hits a RBI single during the fifth inning of the game am at Citi Field on August 07, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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Aug 8, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) looks up at his solo home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) looks up at his solo home run during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger has a ton of potential suitors this offseason

Cody Bellinger is in the middle of a career revitalizing season with the Chicago Cubs which couldn’t have come at a better time. He finds himself in a contract year, with a mutual option for the 2024 season that will absolutely be declined because of his production this year.

On the season, the breakout outfielder is slashing .331/.382/.557 with 17 home runs and 18 doubles. He will likely be worth a ton of money during the offseason. He’s been even hotter as of late.

Plenty of teams could find a fit for Bellinger on their roster, but not every team is going to be able to pay him what he’s worth. One team that may not have an issue with dishing out a huge contract is the New York Yankees. He would fit well in the Yankees outfield, providing them with a left-handed power bat in the middle of their lineup. There’s obviously a fit in Chicago with the Cubs, if they’re willing to dish the money out.

Outside of Chicago and New York, a team like the Mariners or Guardians could be aggressive suitors for Bellinger. The Mariners have made aggressive moves in recent memory. A signing of Bellinger could be the next aggressive move for them, placing Bellinger in the outfield with Julio Rodriguez for the next few years.

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