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Chicago Cubs Reportedly Exploring Cody Bellinger Trade Options

The Cubs are rumored to be shopping the former MVP to manage payroll and create opportunities for younger players.

  • Cody Bellinger opted into his $27.5 million contract for 2025, but reports suggest the Cubs are considering trading him this offseason.
  • The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal indicated rival executives expect Bellinger to be moved, though no deal has been finalized.
  • Financial considerations, including avoiding luxury tax penalties, are a key factor in the Cubs' rumored trade discussions.
  • Trading Bellinger could also open opportunities for younger players like Pete Crow-Armstrong to take on larger roles in 2025.
  • The Yankees have been linked to Bellinger as a potential fallback option, but his salary and recent inconsistent performance could complicate trade negotiations.
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