What Cody Bellinger’s temporary move to first base might mean for Matt Mervis

Cubs’ Cody Bellinger has been playing first base in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa. File photo. (Getty)

Outfielder Cody Bellinger notched the first hit and first RBI of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, promising signs as he regains his timing before returning from a bone bruise in his left knee.

And he played first base for the second consecutive game.