Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers ‘Ideally’ Will Have Cody Bellinger Primarily Play Right Field Instead Of First Base Because Of Dislocated Shoulder
Dodgers News

Dodgers ‘Ideally’ Will Have Cody Bellinger Primarily Play Right Field Instead Of First Base Because Of Dislocated Shoulder

Matthew Moreno
May 7, 2019
3 Min Read
Cody Bellinger
Richard Mackson/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers endured a bit of a scare last weekend when Cody Bellinger dove for a ball hit to his right at first base and was slow to get up. Bellinger was grabbing at his right shoulder as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and a trainer came from the dugout to check on him.

Bellinger had a grimace on his face as he detailed what happened but that changed to a smile as he remained in the game. Following the Dodgers’ comeback win against the San Diego Padres, Roberts revealed Bellinger’s right shoulder dislocated but popped back into place.

It was an injury he’d previously dealt with, including last season, but the level of concern was minimal. Roberts initially expected Bellinger to be in the lineup as the series at Petco Park continued, but soreness prevented him from starting until Monday.

Upon returning, Bellinger was back in right field, which Roberts explained the Dodgers intend to keep him as a preventative measure, via SportsNet LA:

“We just tried to be really cautious with him, especially when you have a recurring shoulder issue (with it) coming out of the socket; it’s happened a couple times. But right now, from the training staff and Cody, he feels good. I do think going forward, him being in the outfield makes the most sense instead of having him be at first base. The potential dive, [throw] over his head, getting it from the infielder. We’ll see how that goes as time goes on. … In talking to the training staff, the likelihood that he potenitally could dive for a ball to his right, which could increase the chance (of re-injury), versus diving for a ball in the outfield, which is less likely. To say he’s not going to play [first base] is probably a little too aggressive. I think ideally we’ll try to keep him in the outfield.”

Part of Bellinger avoiding serious injury was attributed to a shoulder strengthening program the Dodgers have set in place. “If he hadn’t been on, I would’ve hate to have seen what could’ve happened,” Roberts said over the weekend. “I like to think we’ve got it under control.”

Including the series opener against the Atlanta Braves, 23 of Bellinger’s 33 starts this season have come in right field. After spending the bulk of 2017 and 2018 playing first base, the Dodgers shifted course with their young slugger as means to also having Max Muncy in the lineup.

As a whole, the Dodgers have shifted toward having more regulars in their lineups as opposed to being so reliant on platoons as they were last season.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Cody BellingerLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Blake Snell
Rumors

Blake Snell Rumors: Yankees, Red Sox & Orioles Had Interest Before Dodgers Contract

November 29, 2024
November 29, 2024
Juan Soto
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman ‘Looking Forward’ To Competition With Padres After Juan Soto Trade

August 5, 2022
August 6, 2022
Freddie Freeman, head-tap celebration, 2022 NLDS
FeaturedRumors

Dodgers Schedule Rumors: 2024 Opening Series Against Padres In South Korea

May 9, 2023
July 12, 2023
Shohei Ohtani, Miguel Rojas, Decoy celebration
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas Influenced Shohei Ohtani Into Favorite Postgame Celebration

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어