Bellinger Declines Cubs Option, Will Test Free Agent Market After Comeback Season
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Bellinger declined $25M mutual option with Cubs for 2024, will test free agent market after comeback season
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Hit .307 with 26 HR, 97 RBI, 20 SB in 130 games for Cubs in 2023 after signing 1-year, $17.5M deal
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Won NL Comeback Player of Year after poor 2020-22 seasons with Dodgers
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Cubs expected to extend $20.325M qualifying offer to Bellinger to get draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere
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Bellinger enjoyed time with Cubs and at Wrigley, but will explore options in free agency