The 29-year-old initially signed with the Cubs in Dec. 2022 following a rough final three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bellinger slashed .203/.272/.376 from 2020 to '22 after slashing .278/.368/.559 from 2017 to '19; he had been the National League's Rookie of the Year in '17 and MVP in '19.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million option for the 2025 season, team sources confirmed to The Athletic. Bellinger’s decision to opt into the second year of a potential three-year deal comes as a slight surprise based on the whispers heard near the end of the season.

SAN ANTONIO — The Chicago Cubs’ offseason roster-building approach has gained much-needed clarity thanks to Cody Bellinger’s contract decision. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was informed a little over a week ago by Bellinger’s agent ...

Cubs infielder/outfielder Cody Bellinger is staying in Chicago after opting into his contract for 2025, sources tell ESPN. Bellinger, 29, could have become a free agent this winter after signing a three-year,

Jed Hoyer said Bellinger's decision was good news: "Now we know what our roster looks like and we can go about building the team."

Cody Bellinger is staying with the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old outfielder has picked up his $27.5 million player option for 2025, a source confirmed to the Tribune on Saturday, and won’t become a free agent.

The Chicago Cubs lineup appears well set with the return of Cody Bellinger, and the team is now expected to pursue one of the top pitcher available in free agency.

After Cody Bellinger opted into his deal Saturday morning, the Cubs became aware of what holes they will still need to fill this winter.

Cody Bellinger will not be heading into the free agent frenzy. On Saturday, Bellinger opted into his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs for the 2025 season, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. The three-year, $80 million deal Bellinger signed with Chicago in the 2024 offseason included opt-outs following both the 2024 season and 2025 season.

Chicago Cubs outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger exercised his $27.5 million player option and will remain in the team in 2025, reports ESPN. The Cubs have not yet confirmed the news. Bellinger's option came with a $2.

Former National League MVP Cody Bellinger will earn $27.5 million after opting in for the 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs, per an ESPN report on Saturday.