BREAKING: Cody Bellinger Linked to Shocking Dodgers Reunion — Could the Former MVP Bring His Heart Back to Los Angeles?
It’s the rumor that no one saw coming — yet somehow, it feels inevitable.
Multiple league sources have linked Cody Bellinger, the former MVP and one of the most electrifying players in Dodgers history, to a potential reunion with Los Angeles this offseason. After two years in Chicago rebuilding his career, the possibility of Bellinger returning to Chavez Ravine has fans and insiders bracing for one of the most emotional homecomings in recent memory.
For the Dodgers, the timing is poetic. Bellinger’s name still echoes through Dodger Stadium, where his 2019 MVP season helped define a generation of L.A. baseball. His defense in center field, his charisma, his clutch homers — they made him the heartbeat of a franchise built on star power and swagger.
But by 2022, that magic had faded.
Injuries, swing adjustments, and mounting pressure led to an abrupt decline. The Dodgers, facing tough roster decisions, chose not to tender Bellinger a contract — ending his seven-year run with the team. He signed with the Cubs, rediscovered his form, and reminded everyone why he once looked destined for superstardom.
Now, after a strong 2025 campaign and a new round of free agency, the script has flipped again.
“Cody loves L.A.,” a source close to Bellinger told The Athletic. “He never wanted to leave. If the fit is right, there’s no doubt he’d listen.”
The fit might indeed be perfect. The Dodgers are coming off a postseason that exposed holes in their lineup and defense, particularly in center field and the outfield depth chart. With Bellinger back to hitting for power and average — and still capable of Gold Glove-caliber defense — his return could patch more than just lineup needs. It could heal a wound.
Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman was asked about the possibility during the Winter Meetings. While careful with his words, he didn’t dismiss the idea.
“We’ve always had great respect for Cody,” Friedman said. “We know what kind of competitor and person he is. Beyond that, we’ll just have to see how things play out.”
For fans, those few sentences were enough to light up social media.
“Belli coming home? I’ll cry,” one fan posted. “It just feels right.”
From a business standpoint, a reunion would depend on contract structure and fit. Bellinger, represented by Scott Boras, is expected to command a multi-year deal north of $150 million. The Dodgers — with their deep pockets and ongoing push for another championship — could afford it. But more than dollars, this deal would be about redemption and return.
Baseball rarely gives second chances this cinematic. But when it does, it tends to happen in Hollywood.
The idea of Bellinger once again patrolling center field under the L.A. lights, hearing his name echo through Dodger Stadium, feels like something scripted for the big screen.
Still, nothing is certain. The Cubs remain in the mix, and several other contenders have expressed interest. Yet as whispers grow louder, one truth remains: no matter where Cody Bellinger goes, a piece of his heart will always belong to Los Angeles.
Maybe, just maybe, that heart is ready to come home.
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