Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) will travel to Arizona to face live pitching before beginning a rehab assignment. The rehab update isn't anything new. However, considering Bellinger will face live pitching first could delay his return even more. The veteran has been out of the lineup since May 15 because of a left knee injury. Of course, fantasy managers should continue to wait patiently for Bellinger's return, especially since he's hitting .271 with seven home runs, 29 runs, 20 RBI, and nine stolen bases this season.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) will need a rehab assignment before returning to the club, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports, but nothing is scheduled yet. The former MVP hasn't played since May 15 after suffering a left knee injury during a play in center. Bellinger was enjoying a solid bounce back after two awful seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, slashing .271/.337/.493 with seven homers, 29 runs, 20 RBI, and nine steals over 37 games. Fantasy managers would love to have the 27-year-old back right now, but he might not be back until the end of June.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) has made "good strides" in the last few days. However, Bellinger isn't expected back anytime soon, with the veteran stating that a potential return during the team's road trip out west is "probably too aggressive." Bellinger has been running the bases and doing agility work of late. But nobody knows for sure when he'll be back, especially since a rehab stint hasn't been ruled out.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) was cleared for running progression. The 27-year-old suffered a left knee injury in mid-May and has been on the 10-day injured list since. It's unknown if he'll need a rehab assignment. However, the latest update means he's at least moving in the right direction. Bellinger was hitting .271 with 29 runs, 20 RBI, nine stolen bases, and seven home runs before going down, so fantasy managers hopefully won't need to wait much longer before getting him back.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) has resumed baseball activities, including work in the batting cage. The left-handed slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday after he hyperextended his left knee. He hasn't progressed to running yet, but that will probably be the final hurdle before he's cleared to return to the Cubs lineup. Fantasy managers will be without Bellinger for a little longer, but it sounds like he is progressing well.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The left-handed slugger hyperextended his left knee while making a catch during Monday's game versus the Houston Astros. He missed a couple of games, but the Cubs have ultimately decided to place him on the injured list. In a corresponding move, outfielder Mike Tauchman has been recalled from Triple-A. He won't be in the lineup on here as Christopher Morel covers center field versus Ranger Suarez on Friday.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) injured his left knee in Monday's loss to the Houston Astros while making an excellent catch against the outfield wall to rob Kyle Tucker of extra bases. "A lot of it. It's just a little sore," Bellinger said. "You think of the worst-case situation right away, but it's definitely not that, which is nice." He described the injury as a hyperextension of his left knee, but he was able to walk off the field under his own power and should be alright. The Cubs will see how Bellinger feels on Tuesday before making any decisions on his availability, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he sits out for a game or two. The 27-year-old finished 1-for-3 before leaving, and he's hitting .271 with seven homers, nine doubles, 20 RBI, 29 runs and an .830 OPS in a resurgent season in his first year in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) was removed from Monday's game against the Houston Astros prematurely after a play on defense. But after the contest, the former MVP told reporters that he doesn't think it's serious, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The team will check Bellinger on Tuesday, so there will be more updates on the situation. So far, it's great news for fantasy managers, though, who would miss the 27-year-old's production if he had to miss time, as he's slashing .271/.337/.493 with seven bombs, 29 runs, 20 RBI, and nine steals over 37 games after a couple of miserable campaigns.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) had an awkward landing on his left leg on Monday night in the game against the Houston Astros after making a nice catch to rob Kyle Tucker of extra bases. The good news is Bellinger was able to walk off on his own power with manager David Ross and trainer Nick Frangella. Before leaving the contest prematurely, Bellinger went 1-for-3 with a run scored and is now hitting .271 on the season. We'll know more on the 27-year-old's status moving forward either later on Monday night or Tuesday morning, so stay tuned for any updates. The left-handed slugger came into Monday's game with nine doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 20 RBI and nine stolen bases in 36 games in what has been a resurgent season for him to this point.

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the paternity list on Friday and designated catcher Luis Torrens for assignment in a corresponding move. Bellinger is back in center field and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Friday against left-hander Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger missed the team's last three games, but he's back in time for the start of a three-game weekend series against the Fish. Bellinger has been excelling so far in his first year in Chicago, but he'll be facing a tough left-handed starter for those playing DFS. He returns to a .300/.380/.550 slash line with five doubles, five home runs, 15 RBI, four stolen bases and 18 runs scored in his first 21 games for the Cubbies.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger remains on the paternity list and out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Bellinger before Friday's game, but there's a good chance he's activated and plays by then in the series opener against the Miami Marlins. In his first year in Chicago, Bellinger has looked more like his MVP self from 2019 with the Dodgers, as he's hitting .300 (24-for-80) with five doubles, five home runs, 15 RBI, four stolen bases and only 13 strikeouts in 92 plate appearances and 21 games. With Bellinger still away from the team, Nelson Velazquez is getting another start in center field and is hitting seventh against Padres right-hander Seth Lugo on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has been placed on the paternity list on Tuesday. The left-handed slugger will be away from the team for a few days for the birth of his child. In a corresponding move, the Cubs have recalled Nelson Velasquez from Triple-A to take Bellinger's spot on the active roster. The 24-year-old went 3-for-4 with a home run in limited action with the Cubs early this season. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Bellinger out for a few days.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger collected five hits as part of a 10-1 thrashing of the Oakland A's on Monday. One of his five knocks was a double while he added four singles and a run scored on the evening. The former Dodger was in desperate need of a bounce-back season after struggling in each of the last two campaigns with his former club. Bellinger is now hitting .310 with three homers, three stolen bases, and an .886 OPS across 58 at-bats on the young season. While he was also caught stealing on Monday, Bellinger is once again delivering on his power/speed potential that helped him thrive earlier in his career.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger hit a single, knocked in a run, and added a solo shot in the ninth frame despite the 5-2 loss to Seattle. The 27-year-old is now hitting .238 with two home runs and nine RBI. Bellinger came over from the Dodgers after spending the first six years of his Major League Baseball career in Los Angeles. Seeing how Bellinger plays with his new club this season will keep things interesting at Wrigley Field in 2023.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger is starting in center field and is hitting cleanup on Opening Day on Thursday against right-hander Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers. Nico Hoerner will lead off for the Cubbies, with Dansby Swanson in the two-hole and Ian Happ hitting in front of Bellinger at No. 3. Bellinger is hoping a change of scenery will get him going again at the plate. His spring numbers didn't look good, as he hit just .200 (9-for-45) with a double, triple, three home runs, eight RBI, eight runs scored and a steal in 17 Cactus League games. Bellinger was the National League MVP with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019, but too much swing and miss has caused his fantasy value to crater since then.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is back in the starting lineup for a Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, starting in center field and batting cleanup. Bellinger made his spring training debut last Saturday, but he's been held out the last few days due to an illness. The 27-year-old former Rookie of the Year in 2017 and National League MVP in 2019 struggled mightily in the last couples seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, so much so that he basically became a part-time player. He'll have a chance to bounce back for the Cubs in 2023 in a regular outfield role after signing a one-year deal in the offseason. Bellinger's struggles to make contact while chasing pitches outside the zone are the two biggest issues he must overcome if he wants to be great again.

The Chicago Cubs and free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The Los Angeles Dodgers chose to non-tender the 2019 National League MVP after he hit just .210/.265/.389 with 19 home runs, 68 RBI, 70 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 550 plate appearances over 144 games in 2022. That was after he batted .165 with 10 homers and 36 RBI in 95 games in 2021. The 27-year-old is hoping to reset his value with a much better 2023 campaign, and he figures to be an every-day starting center fielder for the rebuilding Cubs. The Colorado Rockies were discussing a one-year deal with Bellinger before he chose the Cubs, while the Toronto Blue Jays were also interested.

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly "in on Cody Bellinger." Heyman tweeted: "Jays are among teams in on Cody Bellinger. New hitting coach Don Mattingly was with Dodgers when Bellinger was in minors. Bellinger looking for 1 year desl to reset for around $20M. Dodgers showed interest after non-tendering but reunion thought unlikely." Bellinger hit .210 with a .265 on-base percentage in 550 plate appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. The 27-year-old appeared in 144 games for the National League West franchise, while also collecting 19 home runs and 14 stolen bases. Toronto's current outfield options on the team's 40-man roster include Lourdes Gurriel Jr., George Springer, Otto Lopez, Nathan Lukes, and Whit Merrifield.

The Colorado Rockies like free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger and have begun conversations with his representatives at the Winter Meetings this week in San Diego. The Rockies would ideally like a short-term deal as they search for an offensive-minded center fielder that is preferably left-handed. Bellinger checks all those boxes. With Brandon Nimmo looking for a long-term deal, he's not a realistic target for Colorado. There's plenty of mutual interest between the Rockies and Bellinger, who is looking for a one-year deal to reset his value after the 2023 season. The 27-year-old was a former MVP and would have plenty of offensive upside at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Bellinger hit just .193/.256/.355 in his last two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Colorado Rockies are interested in free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, but only on a one-year deal, according to sources. Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, said that Bellinger is looking for a one-year, bounce-back contract, so that would set the Rockies up to potentially sign the left-handed slugger. The Dodgers didn't tender Bellinger a contract after he hit just .210/.265/.389 with 19 home runs, 68 RBI, 70 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 504 at-bats in 2022. He was the 2017 National League Rookie of the Year and the NL MVP in 2019, but right shoulder problems have made him a shadow of his former self as a hitter. The Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays are the leading contenders at this point to sign Bellinger.