Dodgers: Cody Bellinger's GF 'due any day' with child, return with Cubs in question

Cody Bellinger's Dodgers homecoming may be delayed because his girlfriend is reportedly "due any day" with their second child

Cody Bellinger is expected to make his return to Dodger Stadium on Friday. However, the former Los Angeles Dodgers' MVP may have his homecoming delayed. Bellinger's girlfriend is reportedly “due any day” with their second child, per Tony Andracki of the Marquee Sports Network.

Although fans want to see Cody Bellinger face his former team, family always comes first. It needs to be noted that nothing is imminent at this juncture. There's still a decent chance of Bellinger suiting up on Friday night against the Dodgers.

Bellinger ultimately signed with the Chicago Cubs during the offseason after the Dodgers non-tendered him. He's hoping to revitalize his career after struggling mightily over the past two seasons in LA. He had been regarded as one of the best players in baseball prior to the 2021 campaign.

So far in 2023, Cody Bellinger is slashing .238/.298/.405 with a .703 OPS and a pair of home runs. His numbers are far from ideal, but there's plenty of time to get back on track.

In 2022, Bellinger hit just .210 with a forgettable .654 OPS. His defense and track record kept him in the lineup, but he began to lose playing time towards the end of the season. As a result, the Dodgers were forced to make an extremely difficult decision on him this past offseason.