Cody Bellinger Reportedly Looking For One-Year Deal
2 years agoThe Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Sunday that free agent first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is interested in signing a one-year deal over a multi-year, per his agent Scott Boras. The 27-year-old was non-tendered by the Dodgers after slashing .210/.265/.389 with 19 home runs, 68 RBI, and 14 stolen bases in 550 plate appearances. While he struggled at the plate in the 2021-22 seasons, he provides solid defense and speed and has a high pedigree, winning the 2017 National League Rookie of the Year award and the 2019 NL Most Valuable Player award. Perhaps if Bellinger can return to a fraction of his previous offensive performance in 2023, he can set himself up for a more lucrative multi-year deal in 2024 free agency. Bellinger remains in the back of fantasy managers' minds given his past success, but he will need to prove that he still has those skills before he can be trusted next season.
Source: Ken Rosenthal - The Athletic
Source: Ken Rosenthal - The Athletic