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Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Can Get Cody Bellinger 'Back On Track'

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Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Can Get Cody Bellinger 'Back On Track'

The Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered Cody Bellinger's contract last week. Bellingers hit .210/.265/.389 with 27 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs, and 68 RBI over 144 games this past season.

Cody Bellinger is a free agent. He has received offers from Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies and Toronto Blue Jays. His agent, Scott Boras, believes he will sign a one-year contract this year. He is three years away from winning the 2019 National League MVP Award.

Friedman hopes to get him back to work this offseason. He will make the best decision for himself and his family.

Bellinger's status with the team is unlikely to change the Dodgers futures odds and prices. BetonMobile lists Los Angeles as the favorite to win the National League and the 2023 World Series.

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