Cody Bellinger officially opted in to the 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs. However, that does create a crowded outfield room for Chicago. With that said, Bellinger could become a trade target this offseason as teams look to bolster their outfield via trade rather than free agency.

Cody Bellinger will not be heading into the free agent frenzy. On Saturday, Bellinger opted into his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs for the 2025 season, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. The three-year, $80 million deal Bellinger signed with Chicago in the 2024 offseason included opt-outs following both the 2024 season and 2025 season.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million option for the 2025 season, team sources confirmed to The Athletic. Bellinger’s decision to opt into the second year of a potential three-year deal comes as a slight surprise based on the whispers heard near the end of the season.

The Chicago Cubs appear to be more focused on sending talent away rather than bringing it in if the recent Cody Bellinger trade rumors are to be believed, and that's an uncomfortably familiar spot for manager Craig Counsell.

Baseball insider Keith Law discusses how Cody Bellinger picking up his $27.5M player option will affect the Cubs' offseason plans.

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

With the Chicago Cubs reportedly open to moving Cody Bellinger, could the New York Yankees swoop in and land both a corner outfielder and a second baseman to replace Gleyber Torres?