Blinksportsnews247At last, the Chicago Cubs have acquired an outfielder to address their critical need.
But it wasn’t the one that most people had anticipated.
Although Cody Bellinger is still available, the Cubs’ most recent move may signal that he won’t be returning.
On Monday, there were rumors that Bellinger and Chicago had talked but not really negotiated.
This signing might be the cause, perhaps.
FanSided’s Robert Murray reports that the Cubs and outfielder David Peralta are in agreement. The 36-year-old has played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tampa Bay Rays, and Los Angeles Dodgers over his ten years in the major leagues.
During the previous season, Peralta started 118 games in left field and 12 in right field.
Chicago signed the veteran in order to bolster their lineup. He played in 133 games and slashed with his final appearance with the Dodgers in 2023.7 home runs and a.259/.294/.381 line.
An additional element is still desperately needed for this offense. The Cubs’ offensive line needs to be strengthened as it stands.
Although it’s not a given, this is a worrying indication that they’re no longer in the running for Bellinger.
However, Pete Crow-Armstrong will have a better opportunity to play this season and receive starting center field assignments for the duration of the campaign if Bellinger is not re-signed.
It wouldn’t be shocking to see that front heat up with Matt Chapman still available.
Chapman provides them with value at a time of need, and it may be a sign that the front management is beginning to look elsewhere if Bellinger and the club haven’t negotiated a deal yet.
If Chicago is to emerge as serious contenders for the NL Central championship, more work needs to be done—and should be done.
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