CODY BELLINGER NEWS

Absent from lineup Bellinger is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Bellinger played Thursday versus the Pirates in his first day back from the injured list, but he'll begin this one on the bench against left-hander Cole Irvin. Trey Mancini will handle first base and Christopher Morel will be in center field.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Ready to roll': Bellinger returns as Cubs complete 1st home sweep of season CHICAGO -- After being pushed in workouts in Arizona and then testing things out in two rehab appearances with Triple-A Iowa this week, Cody...

JUNE 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chicago Cubs: Cody Bellinger returns, Matt Mervis to Iowa Cody Bellinger returns to the Chicago Cubs, who optioned prospect Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday in hopes he can reset after strug...

JUNE 16, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs' Cody Bellinger (knee) activated off IL The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday's home game against the Pi...

JUNE 16, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs activate Cody Bellinger from the injured list, return Matt Mervis to the minors

The Chicago Cubs activated slugger Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list before their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from injured list The Cubs activated Bellinger (knee) from the 10-day injured list, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bellinger is set to return to action Thursday night against the Pirates after missing around four weeks of action because of a severe left knee contusion. He had delivered a .271/.337/.493 slash line with seven home runs, 20 RBI, nine stolen bases and 29 runs scored through 37 games prior to the injury. Matt Mervis was sent back to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move and Bellinger is expected to play some first base as he rejoins the Cubs' active roster.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: The Cubs are activating Cody Bellinger and... - The Athletic The Cubs are activating Cody Bellinger and sending Matt Mervis back to Triple-A Iowa ahead of tonight’s game vs. the Pirates at Wrigley Fiel...

JUNE 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JUNE 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Beginning rehab assignment Bellinger (knee) is set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Iowa, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Bellinger spent the weekend doing workouts at the Cubs' spring training complex in Arizona and has now been cleared to return to live competition. Sidelined since mid-May because of a left knee contusion, the 27-year-old outfielder appears on track to be activated from the IL around the end of this week. He had posted an .830 OPS with seven homers and nine steals in 37 games for Chicago prior to the injury.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face live pitching Bellinger (knee) will continue his rehab at the Cubs' spring training facility, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bellinger is expected to participate in live batting practice and engage in other controlled exercises while remaining under close observation of the team. It has already been announced that he will require a rehab assignment, though it's unclear when he may be ready for that next step.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will need rehab assignment Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer told reporters prior to Tuesday's game versus the Angels that Bellinger (knee) will need a rehab assignment once he's healthy enough to do so, Megha...

Impact Hoyer notes that Bellinger will need at-bats, as he's been out since the middle of May with his knee bruise. It hasn't been determined whether the outfielder will report to Arizona or an affiliate just yet, but it's likely he'll need a handful of games before having a chance to return late next week for the Cubs' homestand.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Boras warns Chicago Cubs not to trade Cody Bellinger Despite Cody Bellinger's recent injury setbacks, his agent tells the Cubs that the former MVP is worth the wait. Chicago Cubs outfielder Cod...

JUNE 5, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Likely out through road trip Bellinger (knee) said Sunday that he doesn't anticipate returning from the 10-day injured list during the Cubs' ongoing road trip, which concludes June 11 in San Francisco, Jordan...

Impact Though Bellinger believes his bruised left knee has responded well to the increased intensity of his running program in recent days, the outfielder described a return to the Cubs' active roster by the end of next weekend as "probably too aggressive." The 27-year-old was unsure if he would head out on a minor-league rehab assignment while the Cubs are on the road during the upcoming week, but he should at least continue to work out back in Chicago over the next several days. Mike Tauchman has been filling in as the Cubs' primary center fielder since Bellinger landed on the IL on May 19.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández: What happened after the Dodgers let three key players leave? They got better The Dodgers are scoring more runs than last season and are a better team despite losing talented Trea Turner, Cody Bellinger and Justin Turn...

JUNE 3, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Patrick Mooney: Cody Bellinger, who's been sidelined since May... - The Athletic Cody Bellinger, who’s been sidelined since May 15 with a left knee injury, has started a running progression. The Gold Glove center fielder...

JUNE 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleared for running Bellinger (knee) was cleared to begin a running progression Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Bellinger has already been doing cage work and making throws from the outfield. If his bruised left knee responds well to the running and then agility drills, it shouldn't be too long before he's able to return from the injured list. Mike Tauchman has been serving as the primary center fielder for the Cubs since Bellinger went down in mid-May.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing cage work, throwing Bellinger (knee) is scheduled to hit in the cage and throw Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The biggest hurdle for Bellinger will be running and agility drills, but it's good news that he's now able to do some level of baseball activity. The center field was placed on the injured list May 19 because of a lingering left knee contusion and was fully shut down for a period. Mike Tauchman has been drawing the majority of starts in center for the Cubs over the last few weeks.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for workouts Cubs manager David Ross said Sunday that Bellinger (knee) has resumed workouts and done some "drill work" in the batting cage, MLB.com reports. "He's feeling better every single da...

Impact Bellinger is working his way back from a left knee contusion, which forced him to the 10-day injured list May 19. Though the outfielder is beginning to make some tangible progress in his recovery, he still looks as though he'll require at least a few more days to heal up before he's ready to resume a running program. The Cubs haven't provided a precise timeline for his return from the IL, but he appears unlikely to be activated at any point during the upcoming week.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No baseball activities yet Bellinger (knee) had yet to resume baseball activities other than light hitting work as of Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bellinger mostly remains in rest and treatment mode after landing on the injured list last Friday, retroactive to last Tuesday, because of a lingering left knee contusion. He is eligible to be activated this weekend, but it sounds like that won't happen. Mike Tauchman is covering center field for the Cubs on Tuesday against the Mets with Christopher Morel filling the DH role.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs make a flurry of roster moves, then get back on a winning track Keegan Thompson is sent to Triple A; Nico Hoerner returns; and Cody Bellinger goes on the injured list.

MAY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cubs shuffle deck with Bellinger to IL, Hosmer designated for assignment

The Chicago Cubs placed Cody Bellinger on the injured list and designated Eric Hosmer for assignment Friday.

MAY 20, 2023

Cubs shuffle deck with Bellinger to IL, Hosmer designated for assignment

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the injured list Friday, sent struggling reliever Keegan Thompson back to Triple-A Iowa and designating former All-Star first b...

MAY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to IL with bruised knee Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 16, with a left knee contusion, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bellinger banged his knee against the outfield wall in Monday's series opener against the Astros and simply wasn't making enough progress on the side. It's not considered a serious injury and he could perhaps be ready for activation when first eligible next Friday. The 27-year-old leaves behind a .271/.337/.493 batting line with seven home runs, 20 RBI, nine stolen bases and 29 runs scored through 37 games with the Cubs.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with bruised knee Bellinger (knee) remains absent from the lineup Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Bellinger made an early exit from Monday's series opener in Houston due to a bruised left knee, but word from the Cubs is that he should be available off the bench as they wrap up this three-game set at Minute Maid Park. Christopher Morel is starting in center field Wednesday and hitting leadoff.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sore knee Tuesday Bellinger (knee) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday at Houston.

Impact Bellinger is considered day-to-day after banging his left knee into the outfield wall during Monday's series opener against the Astros. Christopher Morel will cover center field and bat third for the Cubs on Tuesday night.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE