Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger has undergone surgery to repair a disclocated right shoulder he suffered celebrating a Game 7 home run in the NLCS, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Bellinger will need 10 weeks to recover, but he should be OK by the time spring training starts next year.
Bellinger incurred the injury after what proved to be a series-deciding homer – a two-out solo shot during what was a 3-3 game at the time. The Dodgers went on to preserve their 4-3 lead to advance to the World Series. Despite his discomfort, Bellinger played in the Fall Classic – a series Los Angeles won over Tampa Bay in six games – and collected three hits (including a home run) against the Rays.
Prior to the playoffs, Bellinger did not enjoy a banner regular season, as he was unable to defend his 2019 NL MVP honors. The 25-year-old slashed .239/.333/.455 with 12 home runs and six steals in 243 plate appearances, though he did post a far better second half after a disappointing start to the campaign. As long he’s healthy in 2021, Bellinger seems likely to pick up where he left off down the stretch.
He injured himself celebrating. Hard to argue with that.
Dope.
Always think of Kendrys Morales. Was never the same after he celebrated his walk off grand slam
Poor Kendrys.
The spirits that patrol the place the cowboy built were not kind to him.
Those spirits got Mo 1st inning, 1st game.
They’ve tried to add Simba to the trophy wall, but he’s one tough dude with ankles made of rubber.
Mo and Simba? Are you buds with these guys? Who are you talking about?
Mo Vaughn. Fell into the dugout at the home opener and injured himself, never to be the same.
Simba is a widely held nickname for Andrelton Simmons, who hurt himself walking down the dugout stairs once.
Thanks for translating.
Speak softly friends.
These spirits could come after your ankle or UCL next.
So the Angels cant walk down stairs…. got it.
Yup, and it turned out to be a World Series winning home run. That’s the only good way to get injured. Hopefully he’s fine when ST rolls around.
It wasn’t WS it was the NLCS.
I am pretty sure that newpony13 is saying the home run against the Braves won Game 7 in NLCS and enabled them to go to the World Series and win it. No home run by Bellinger then maybe no World Series.
Doing a stupid macho jump in the air elbow bump. Its stupid, and injured several players this year
ban excitement
Yeah, wish they were all as classy and self-controlled as Machado and Tatis
Karma
Karma for what dude
You’re a bad person
Actually it was Enrique Hernandez who caused the injury. Get your facts straight, dope.
He actually originally hurt his shoulder diving for a ball while playing 1st base. Which is why he doesn’t play 1st anymore. He has at least 3 times dislocated it after that injury while playing. It dislocated again during the playoffs during a celebration. Wasn’t how he originally injured it though.
Cody, people get offended, but high 5’s just not good for us folks with shoulder issues.
Try something new….TRUST me.
I’m glad he’s getting the surgery done. Most dodger fans know that Cody was moved off of first base to the outfield because of the shoulder. Ironically he now plays a gold glove CF. He was also discouraged from stealing bases. If this can solve the problem it will be wonderful.
Justin Turner parties with no mask
Cody B hurts his shoulder
What else is next
Another WS win?
I’m very confused on how the two things are related and why you’re acting like the dodgers are falling apart.
Dodgers cut payroll?
No, that’s the tribe
No, that’s humor. Try recognizing it.
His joke was better tho
Oh my God guys celebrating reaching the pinnacle dream moment of their lives?! How dare they
He didn’t party good gracious
He partied! They have pictures (two I think) where he’s clearly on the mound, sitting in a leaned back party posture.
LOL kids these days
Bellinger had shoulder dislocations before the celebration incident so it must be a structural issue in his shoulder. I’ve had a few of them myself, nothing really special needed to set them off. Painful at the time and sort of panic-inducing, but without lasting effect. Not sure it can be fixed so it never happens again though.
BTW on the next homer Belli hit they celebrated with toe-taps.
That was a solid high five during a moment of pure joy. Can’t fault the guy.
It was not a high five it was an elbow bump. I’m not even a Dodger fan and I saw it.
iT wAs NoT a HiGh FiVe
I wonder why they don’t tell these guys to stop doing those types of celebratory forearm slams though. It’s apparent it isn’t a natural movement and they have a lot of momentum behind them Nonetheless, as a lifelong multi sport athlete and I understand the desire in the moment, but the manager/trainers need to tell them to stop. They’re multimillion dollar assets for the organization, not to mention it could screw their career up. I’m not judging, but they do need direction when something is preventable.
Kike’ Hernandez, the player he slammed forearms with, made an interesting statement regarding the incident. Basically, he boasted that Cody now realizes how much stronger Kike’ is than Cody. So he made this a competition and injured a teammate?
Kiké made a joke.
Jesus, this site’s comment section is going downhill.
natural movement?
Pitching casts hold my beer.
Ban unnatural movements because they’re all stupid and dumb.
I remember when Cody Bellinger was a good hitter. Those days have passed.
Pretty dumb comment considering he doesn’t turn 25 until July of next year and he already has a 9+ bWAR season and an MVP under his belt.
@bucketbrew35: it’s an extremely idiotic comment, considering Bellinger had a .960 OPS for the last 37 games of the season.
There is literally no reason to think Cody Bellinger can’t hit any longer, but being colossally wrong on the Internet (despite all the info available at our fingertips) seems to be the fad these days.
Same with Judge, Lindor, Arenado, and Yelich, they all suck now, they had good little runs but their careers are pretty much over.
I hope this is you being a prankster….. please I hope you are joking. Lindor Arenado and Christian had a down year in 60 games and Nado was hurt dude. He had over a 1 d-war in less than 60 games played. I want to see you swing with a busted shoulder and play all world defense like him lol. “Good little runs” 7 straight gold gloves? That’s little I guess huh? Lol. At least two of the four bounce back into top five mvp voting in their respected leagues.
Was it last year? Because in the last 37 games of 2020, Bellinger hit .282/.392/.568, for a .960 OPS.
I guess it is apt to say that time has indeed passed, as time does. Except you mean he’s no longer a good hitter, based on something other than numbers.
Go look at his month to month production. he was Horrible month 1 and above average the other 2
what a dumb comment
COVID got him
friendly fire…
He’s overrated and over hyped.
Yeah, this 25 year old who plays gold glove centerfield with a career OPS+ of 141 is overrated.
Exactly. He is on track to make the hall of fame at this rate.
Perhaps the relics of the industry we right to complain when other players celebrate their achievements. Clearly they had the wellbeing of their colleagues and rivals at heart.
Better to be a Bellinger than a Clevinger…..