Sources: Cubs tell teams Bellinger won't be dealt https://t.co/wavoECw6Bh — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) July 30, 2023A bunch of reactions bouncing around my head …1.) Bellinger is critically important to the team’s success here in 2023, and now everyone knows he’s sticking around. Keeping Bellinger does, however incrementally, increase the chances that the Cubs can sign him long-term. Relatedly, keep in mind that if Bellinger does walk, the Cubs do pick up that compensatory draft pick after the second round. Teams will probably still check with the Cubs on Bellinger from here.

Source: Daily Nation July 30, 2023 17:05 UTC