MLB rumors: The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching and it appears that the Chicago Cubs are still at an impasse. If they decide to become sellers before the deadline, however, then Cody Bellinger would probably be the first name on their trading block. The former National League MVP has been linked to a handful of teams around the MLB, and it now looks like the Milwaukee Brewers could also emerge as a contender for the high-profile centerfielder.
MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger Linked to Potential Brewers Move

Brandon Scott of Bleacher Report provided a list of teams that Bellinger could end up with if the Cubs decide to move him. The Brewers were part of the list, which Scott admits could be an unlikely destination for the 28-year-old, given the intense NL Central rivalry between Milwaukee and Chicago. However, the fact that the Brewers have been named as a potential landing spot for Bellinger will surely pique the interest of more than a few Milwaukee fans out there.
The Brewers have been great this season when it comes to their defense and their pitching, but the addition of Bellinger to their offense could be what takes this team over the edge. Granted that the two-time All-Star is no longer the MVP contender he once was, but there’s no denying that this man still has a lot of gas left in the tank.
MLB Rumors: Cubs, Yankees, Phillies Have Best Odds as Cody Bellinger’s Next Team

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, however, the Brewers are anything but favorites to land Bellinger. This honor belongs to his current team, the Chicago Cubs, who could most certainly opt to retain the services of the former Silver Slugger. The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees round out the Top 3, at least according to the bookmakers:
Cody Bellinger will play for __________ after August 1st pic.twitter.com/WZndZNUokV
— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) July 25, 2023
If I were a betting man, I would not put my money on Bellinger ending up in Milwaukee after the trade deadline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Bellinger traded?
Bellinger was not traded; instead, the Cubs signed him to a one-year, $17.5M contract after he was non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason.
Who did Cody Bellinger play for before the Cubs?
Before joining the Cubs, Cody Bellinger played for the Los Angeles Dodgers for straight six seasons. However, his last two seasons with the Dodgers are known for poor performances on the field.