"San Diego isn’t in serious play for Cody Bellinger" - MLB insider believes Padres have extremely low chances of landing Cody Bellinger

Most teams are vying for the services of All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger except the San Diego Padres who are reported to have ended their pursuit.

As per MLB insider Dennis Lin, the San Diego Padres do not look to be one of the teams that can afford Bellinger. San Diego has a new manager at the helm in A.J. Prellerm, and the management has agreed on a cut in the payroll following a disastrous year.

"San Diego isn’t in serious play for Cody Bellinger, and the other remaining free agents are uninspiring," Lin said.

Bellinger made his debut in 2017 with the LA Dodgers. He was named the 2019 NL MVP and won the World Series in 2020. However, after injuries in 2021–22, everything went awry, and following league-low scores, he was traded to the Cubs.

In his single season at the club, Bellinger was one of the top outfielders in the game with 26 home runs and an OPS of 0.886. His performances have warranted a contract in excess of $250 million.

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Current San Diego Padres outfielder lineup without Cody Bellinger

There's a genuine shortage of names in the Padres outfielder ranks, as Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jose Azocar are the only ones remaining in that position.

The organization is likely to bring in Tommy Pham, Wil Myers or Jurickson Profar to the outfield. Cody Bellinger, though, seems to be a step too far.