LA Dodgers Star Cody Bellinger Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman Cody Bellinger in 2019. Photo by Peter Joneleit/CSM/Shutterstock (10319051x)

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers announced that their star outfielder Cody Bellinger had to undergo surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder.

According to the team, Bellinger will need about 10 weeks to recover and he should be completely healthy before spring training starts.

Bellinger apparently injured himself while celebrating after hitting a home run in Game 7 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves. Despite the injury, Bellinger was able to continue playing and helped the Dodgers win their first World Series title since 1988.

The 25-year-old player hit 12 home runs in 56 games during the 2020 regular season that was shortened because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Dodgers hope that he will return to his 2019 form, when he was one of the best hitters in the league, batting .305 with 47 home runs and 115 RBI, and won the NL MVP award.

But even if it does take Bellinger longer to recover from the injury and get his swing back, the Dodgers have no shortage of firepower with Mookie Betts, Corey Seager, and others ready to step up on offense if needed as they defend their title next season.