The Chicago Cubs face a challenging offseason after Cody Bellinger opted into his $27.5 million player option, impacting the team's financial flexibility.
With emerging talents like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch filling the positions Bellinger once occupied, the Cubs may reconsider their need for him.
Trade discussions have been minimal due to concerns over Bellinger's hefty contract, despite the New York Yankees showing interest as a backup plan for Juan Soto's potential departure.
