Outfielder and first baseman Cody Bellinger (29) remains in Chicago.
“ESPN” cited sources on the 3rd (Korea Standard Time) and said Bellinger will give up the opt-out and stay at the Chicago Cubs.
Bellinger previously signed a three-year, $90 million contract with the Cubs, including a clause that allows him to opt out every season. 먹튀검증
However, he seems to have decided not to use it this time. He plans to receive an annual salary of 27.5 million U.S. dollars for the 2025 season.
Bellinger, a 2017 Rookie of the Year and 2019 MVP, hit .266 on-base percentage of .325 slugging percentage of .426 18 homers and 78 RBIs in 130 games last season.
Despite being a left-handed batter, he displayed good performance with a batting average of 0.298 OPS of 0.746 against left-handed ones. He also performed well with a batting average of 0.251 OPS of 0.753 against right-handed ones. Out of 18 homers, 14 came against right-handed ones.
He showed consistent performance with OPS (OPS+) 111 and bWAR 2.2, but fell short of the 2023 season. Eventually, he postponed being evaluated in the market to another opportunity.
The season started in center field, but later moved to right field after giving up center field to rookie Pete Crow-Armstrong.
ESPN predicted that Bellinger is likely to start the season in right field again next season.
