Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger had a strong start to the season, with a .915 OPS in his first 15 games. It’s basically been all downhill since then, with a batting line of .188/.251/.353 (.604 OPS) since April 24. It’s been even worse lately, as Bellinger is batting .125/.234/.214 (.449 OPS) in his last 18 games dating back to August 14.
Joey Gallo has only been a Dodger for a little over a month, but he and Bellinger are longtime friends. The two outfielders are both represented by Scott Boras, and Gallo has said Bellinger was the first person he reached out to when he found out he was being traded to Los Angeles.