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.

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.

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.

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 Cubs brought Bellinger back last offseason in free agency on a three-year deal with opt-outs after each of the first two hoping he'd be able to replicate what he did in 2023.

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

The Chicago Cubs could be looking to trade Cody Bellinger, though there may be a hurdle. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday that the Cubs did not expect Bellinger to return to the team for 2025.

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.