Ohtani will like it the most? Rumors are high that Bellinger LAD will reunite with 246.1 billion won three years ago

Nov 19, 2025

Ohtani will like it the most? Rumors are high that Bellinger LAD will reunite with 246.1 billion won three years ago
There are rumors of a reunion between the LA Dodgers and Cody Bellinger. AP Yonhap News



Will the LA Dodgers bring Cody Bellinger back.

Bellinger is the second most popular hitter after Kyle Tucker as an outfielder in the FA market. He showed his rusty bat skills at the New York Yankees this year. Born in July 1995, he is in his early 30s when he can enjoy his prime as a batter for the next three to four years.

The Dodgers are citing bullpen and outfielder reinforcement as their offseason tasks. This is why there is a prospect that he can reunite with the Dodgers.




The LA Times (LAT), the largest media outlet in the western United States, has stepped up. The LAT said on the 19th (Korea time) 'The Dodgers need one outfielder. Cody Bellinger is an FA. Is it possible to reunite the two?He made this claim strongly in an article titled '.

Ohtani will like it the most? Rumors are high that Bellinger LAD will reunite with 246.1 billion won three years ago
Cody Bellinger hit 29 home runs for the New York Yankees this year. AFP Yonhap News
Reporter Jack Harris, who wrote the article, said, `It's been eight years since Bellinger won the Rookie of the Year award, six years since he was honored as MVP in 2019, and three years since he sadly left the Dodgers. Will the Dodgers and LA-grown big guns reunite?Let's say 'la' firstJuss is keeping his radar on Bellinger as he navigates the FA market. If the expectations of the Dodgers' front office so far are that Bellinger has a wild card presence in the offseason plan.

Reporter Harris summarized the value of Bellinger that the Dodgers can appreciate in three ways.




First of all, Bellinger raised his batting condition, which had been on the floor since leaving the Dodgers, to the level of the MVP period. After marking a batting average of 0.307, 26 homers, 97 RBIs, and 0.881 OPS in 130 games in 2023 that were nestled in the Chicago Cubs, he briefly slowed down last year with a batting average of 0.266 and an OPS of 0.751, but he played healthy in 152 games while moving to the Yankees this season and succeeded in reviving with a batting average of 0.272 (160 hits in 588 at-bats), 29 homers, 98 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.813.

Of course, the image of the giant who won the NL MVP by hitting 47 home runs and 115 RBIs has disappeared a lot. Analysts say that it is now making a hit that focuses on contacts. The strikeout rate was 13.7% this season, the lowest since its debut. However, it does not mean that the batting speed has slowed significantly. At 88.2 miles, it was the fastest in the last three years.

Ohtani will like it the most? Rumors are high that Bellinger LAD will reunite with 246.1 billion won three years ago
Cody Bellinger's outfield defense is top class. AFP Yonhap News
The second is that the range of defense utilization has become much wider. When Bellinger won MVP in 2019, he also won outfielder Gold Glove as a right fielder. He has a top-class defense capability in the outfield. Since 2020, he has played center field as the main position, but has also played right field and left field, and since last year, he has also played first base. This season, he started 59 games in left field, 48 games in right field, 38 games in center field, and 3 games in first base.




The Dodgers need outfielders with Teoscar Hernandez and Andy Pazs. As Michael Confoto, who spent $17 million this season, struggled while staying in the 10% range throughout the year, the season ended and the recruitment of outfielders was a priority.

Ohtani will like it the most? Rumors are high that Bellinger LAD will reunite with 246.1 billion won three years ago
Outfielder Kyle Tucker, the biggest fish in the FA market. AP Yonhap News
Third, it is also attractive that the price is much cheaper than Tucker, which the Dodgers are paying attention to. Kyle is expected to have a 10-year contract period and a total of more than $400 million. The Athletic viewed $427 million for 12 years and $418 million for ESPN for 11 years as Kyle's market value. That doesn't mean you're too young. Tucker, who was born in January 1997, will be 29 next year. It's only about a year and a half younger than Bellinger.

The expected contract size of Bellinger is $168 million (about 246.1 billion won) for six years at The Athletic and $165 million for ESPN, which is less than half of Tucker's contract period and total amount.

Reporter Harris said, `If the battle for Bellinger intensifies, the Dodgers are unlikely to take overpay. However, it has been revived over the past three years, its defensive use has expanded, and it is possible to make enough plans to hold Bellinger, who is familiar with LA fans, in his arms this offseason.

If Bellinger wears the Dodgers uniform again, who will like it the most. There will be several, including manager Dave Roberts, Mookie Betts, and retired Clayton Kershaw. Perhaps Shohei Ohtani would be the most welcome. He decided to receive $680 million, or 97% of $700 million, in 10 years, to maintain his winning power every year.

President Andrew Friedman's concerns could deepen.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.