“Resurrection MVP” Cody Bellinger (29, Chicago Cubs) was injured.
The official major league website MLB.com reported on Bellinger’s injury on the 25th (Korea Standard Time), saying, “It was revealed that Bellinger, center fielder of the Cubs, suffered a rib fracture.” Instead of Bellinger, who was on the 10-day injured list, the Cubs decided to call up Pete Crow-Armstrong, the team’s top prospect.
Bellinger hit the fence in the fourth inning when he was leading 5-0 against the Houston Astros in the 2024 Major League Baseball at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, on the 24th. Bellinger, who was not aware of the injury until then, responded that it was insignificant, saying, “I think we need to check the wall (in the future),” but a detailed examination confirmed the fracture.
MLB.com said Bellinger was initially diagnosed with a bruised right rib. However, continuous examination revealed the fracture. Bellinger said after the game that he felt pain when inhaling.
Bellinger was excited on the day of the game. He had no choice but to do so. Bellinger performed well with a two-run shot from his first at bat in the first inning. “I’m in an adrenaline rush. I’m satisfied with the current state. I’ll wake up tomorrow morning to check my condition and play,” Bellinger said. “I’m going to play tomorrow morning.” However, he suffered a fracture and is now in a situation where he can’t play for a while. 퀸알바
Bellinger was late in preparing for the season. The FA contract was delayed. He didn’t renew his contract with the Cubs until Feb. 25. Bellinger sought his team to win the FA title, but nowhere else was found. In the end, Bellinger signed a three-year contract worth up to $80 million (W110.2 billion) with the Cubs. It includes an annual opt-out clause.
Bellinger joined the Cubs during an exhibition game in the Major League Baseball. In the early days of this season, he struggled in a slump. In this season, Bellinger had 22 games, five homers, 17 RBIs, 10 runs scored, a batting average of 0.226 (19 hits in 84 times at bat), a on-base percentage of 0.440 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of 0.760. He seemed to signal his revival by hitting a home run in the game on Monday, but failed to continue his momentum due to injury.
While playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bellinger won the NL MVP in 156 games with 47 home runs and a batting average of 0.305 (170 hits in 558 times at bat) with a slugging percentage of 0.629 OPS 1.035. However, he struggled to maintain his skills due to injury and sluggishness, and suffered humiliation from being released by the Dodgers.
Bellinger, who moved to the Cubs in the 2023 season, recorded 130 games, 26 homers, 97 RBIs, 95 runs, a batting average of 0.307 (153 hits in 499 times at bat), an on-base percentage of 0.356 with an on-base percentage of 0.525 OPS of 0.881. He won the National League’s Comeback of the Year award and the National League’s Silver Slugger in the utility category.
Bellinger, who had been revived, left the team due to injury. Will Bellinger be able to show a rebound after his return.
