Cody Bellinger is going on the injured list for a fractured rib.
The Chicago Cubs centre fielder was injured Tuesday while trying to make a catch by the wall in a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros and was replaced in the seventh inning.
Bellinger was 1-for-3 with his fifth home run of the year before exiting the game.
The former NL MVP re-signed with Chicago this off-season on a three-year, $80 million contract, with opt-outs after the 2024 and ’25 seasons.
So far this season, Bellinger has slashed .226/.320/.440, but had hit home runs in three of his last five games.
In his spot, the Cubs are recalling their top prospect and the No. 15 prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Crow-Armstrong started the season at triple-A after making his MLB debut in 2023. He didn’t register a hit in his 13 games with the Cubs, going 0-for-14, but scored three runs and stole two bases.
He had a .633 OPS with two home runs and five stolen bases in 2024 for triple-A Iowa. He is highly touted for his speed and defence, profiling as one of the top defensive centre fielders in the minor leagues.
