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Cubs News: Cody Bellinger Placed on IL With Knee Injury; Eric Hosmer DFA'd

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has been placed on the injured list with a left knee contusion, via Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic.

Eric Hosmer was also designated for assignment after struggling at the plate this season, hitting just .234 with a .280 on-base percentage and two home runs in 31 games. The four-time Gold Glove winner was in his first season in Chicago, but could now have to find a new home.

Bellinger is also in his first season with the Cubs after being non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason. The 27-year-old has been much more productive, producing a .