Cody Bellinger's season from hell continues. The Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered a rib fracture that placed him on the IL, his third trip there this season.

Although Cody Bellinger was seen as possibly returning on Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that things haven't gone according to plan with his rib injury thus far.

Via Clint Pasillas of Dodgers Nation:

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“It’s progressing, probably not at the pace we would all like. Progress is a good thing. But I just don’t want to box him in to playing on Tuesday. When it happens, it happens. It’s just kind of a day-to-day thing.”

In all honestly, the Dodgers won't exactly be missing what Cody Bellinger is producing on the plate this season. The former National League MVP has seemingly turned into a pumpkin this season. His percentages have been even worse than putrid, batting a .159 average that would make Mario Mendoza blush.

Things just haven't gone right for Cody Bellinger this season. With absolutely no reason to rush back from his injury, it might be best for him to make sure he's at 100% before rejoining the team. Perhaps his third time on the IL would be the charm for him to get some positive at-bats as the Dodgers have their eye towards the postseason.