Cody Bellinger says he had a “definitely” real possibility of returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the last offseason. In comments published by The California Post and echoed by multiple outlets, Bellinger describes discussions between himself and the Dodgers while he was a free agent and the club was looking for outfield help. Bellinger also points to the personal connection he has with the organization, saying he has “some dialogue” and “special memories” from his time in Los Angeles.
Across the reports, the focus is on Bellinger’s assessment of how close the two sides came to reuniting, and on his characterization of the relationship as positive. The sources do not provide specific contract terms or details on whether a deal was finalized, but they agree that negotiations or informal discussions occurred and that Bellinger viewed the prospect of a return as plausible at the time.
