Cody Bellinger Injury Update: Is Cody Bellinger Playing Tonight?
by A N Rahul | Updated May 18, 2023
Cody Bellinger Injury Update
Cody Bellinger, the outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, suffered a concerning knee injury during Monday's game against the Houston Astros. However, it seems that the injury is not as severe as initially feared, as the Cubs have not placed him on the injured list. Cubs manager David Ross expressed optimism about Bellinger's condition, stating that there is a possibility of him playing in Tuesday night's game against the Astros.
Ross mentioned that Bellinger will be given the opportunity to play if he feels up to it. Medical checks performed after the game indicated that there is no major damage to Bellinger's knee, and the team will assess his condition based on how he feels in the morning. The injury occurred when Bellinger made an impressive defensive play in the outfield, robbing Kyle Tucker of a hit. Despite the injury, Bellinger had a productive game, going 1-for-3 at the plate with a run scored.
About Cody Bellinger
Cody James Bellinger is an American professional baseball player currently serving as the center fielder and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Born on July 13, 1995, Bellinger was drafted by the Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 2017.
Bellinger comes from a baseball background as his father, Clay Bellinger, also played in MLB. At the age of 11, Bellinger helped his team reach the 2007 Little League World Series. He played high school baseball at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona, and had initially committed to playing college baseball for the Oregon Ducks before being drafted.
After spending two years in the Rookie Leagues, Bellinger joined the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in 2015, where he earned all-star recognition and contributed to the team winning the California League championship. In 2016, a hip injury slowed his progress in the Dodgers' farm system, but he was called up to the major leagues in April 2017 to bolster the outfield.
Bellinger had a remarkable rookie season, setting multiple single-season home run records for the Dodgers. He was selected for the 2017 MLB All-Star Game and participated in the Home Run Derby. At the end of the season, Bellinger was named the National League Rookie of the Year. In 2018, he played a crucial role in the Dodgers' journey to the World Series, earning MVP of the National League Championship Series.
He received numerous accolades in 2019, including the NL MVP, Silver Slugger, and Gold Glove Awards, as well as his second All-Star selection. Bellinger won his first World Series title with the Dodgers in 2020.
However, injuries to his shoulder, calf, and rib cage affected Bellinger's performance in 2021, resulting in a decline in home runs and batting average. He had a disappointing 2022 season, and the Dodgers chose not to tender him a contract. Eventually, Bellinger signed with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason, marking a new chapter in his career.
Cody Bellinger Stats
16 May
Astros
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
.271
13 May
Twins
5
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
.270
13 May
Twins
4
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
.279
11 May
Cardinals
5
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
.288
10 May
Cardinals
3
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
.291
9 May
Cardinals
4
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
.298
7 May
Marlins
5
1
2
1
1
1
0
2
.300
6 May
Marlins
4
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
.296
5 May
Marlins
4
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
.297
4 May
Nationals
4
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
.299
Regular season
144
29
39
20
14
31
7
9
.271
Career stats
782
463
691
442
341
722
7
9
.249
Game Date
Opponent
AB
R
H
RBI
BB
SO
HR
SB
Avg
Is Cody Bellinger playing Tonight?
Tonight, Cody Bellinger, the Chicago Cubs outfielder, will not be playing. He is currently on the paternity list, which means he is taking time off to attend to personal matters related to the birth of his child. As a result, Bellinger is expected to miss the next three games. Although Bellinger suffered an injury during Monday's game against the Houston Astros, it was determined to be not severe enough to warrant placing him on the injured list.
However, the Cubs are still giving him time off to recover and be with his family. Despite not playing tonight, there is optimism from Cubs manager David Ross regarding Bellinger's condition. Ross has not ruled out the possibility of Bellinger returning to the lineup for future games once he completes his paternity leave and is ready to rejoin the team.
Cody Bellinger Injury Update - FAQs
Cody Bellinger suffered a knee injury during Monday's game against the Houston Astros.
No, the injury is not severe enough to land him on the injured list. However, his playing status will depend on his condition and how he feels in the morning.
There is a possibility of Cody Bellinger playing in Tuesday night's game, as mentioned by Cubs manager David Ross. Bellinger will be given the opportunity to play if he feels up to it.
Despite the injury, Cody Bellinger had a productive game, going 1-for-3 at the plate with a run scored.