Cody Bellinger Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
4 years agoLos Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (shoulder) is expected to be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Dave Roberts. Bellinger underwent shoulder surgery in November after injuring it in the final game of the World Series, but it wasn't expected to limit him at all entering the 2021 season. After winning the National League MVP in 2019 when he hit .305/.406/.629 with a career-high 47 home runs, 115 RBI and 15 stolen bases, Bellinger failed to replicate those lofty numbers when he hit just .239/.333/.455 with 12 homers, 30 RBI and six steals in 56 games over the shortened 2020 season. Despite the down season, the left-handed slugger only saw slight regression in his strikeout and walk rates, so he could easily bounce back this year. Draft him as a strong No. 1 fantasy outfielder with a high floor in the second round.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Jorge Castillo
Source: Los Angeles Times - Jorge Castillo