Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger was removed from Monday’s road loss to the Astros after suffering a left knee injury following a spectacular late-game defensive play.
With Houston up, 6-4, in the bottom of the seventh inning, All-Star Kyle Tucker looked to boost the lead after blasting the first pitch of his at-bat toward the right-center field wall. Bellinger tracked Tucker’s fly ball and leapt into the air for a sensational catch at the wall to secure the final out of the inning.
Shortly after landing, Bellinger’s left knee appeared to buckle, causing him to awkwardly fall to the ground. Cubs teammate Seiya Suzuki called for the training staff to check on Bellinger, who needed assistance as he walked back to the dugout.
