Cody Bellinger opted into his contract option with the Chicago Cubs for the 2025 MLB season. The 29-year-old likely would have tested free agency had he performed better, but Bellinger slashed just .266/.

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly hoping to move one of their veteran sluggers this offseason, but some around MLB believe it won't be an easy task.

As first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, rival executives are saying that the Cubs are shopping Bellinger, going so far as to say they “expect” him to be traded. Whether or not this is the right move is the question for the Cubs front office.

He was born in Spokane, Wash., and raised in Bellingham, Wash., making him a hometown player and potential fan-favorite. Even still, he has only 19 major league games to his name, making him a wild card.

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly exploring the possibility of trading Cody Bellinger, but rival executives believe it won’t be an easy task. While Bellinger’s offensive and defensive abilities make him a valuable player,

The 23-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki is the latest star poised to make the leap from the Japan to the U.S. major leagues, and he's also one of the most coveted starting pitchers on the market. Because Sasaki is so young and also doesn't have the requisite service time in NPB,

The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason in 2024. They could be aggressive this winter, and may even swing a trade to open up some room to spend.

Among the Braves needs this offseason, outfield is near the top of the list. Left field was a black hole for the club in 2024, an area that can certainly improve, but right field is also a concern.

If Cody Bellinger's salary is a hindrance to their offseason plans, the Chicago Cubs have bungled the 2025 season before it even started.

The Chicago Cubs reunite with a $37 million veteran and land two top prospect talents in this proposed trade with the New York Yankees.