Aug 16, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (35) slides into home plate to score in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox during a MLB baseball game at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers defeated the White Sox 5-4. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Cody Bellinger close to returning to Dodgers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 8/27/17

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting closer to getting some more of their stars healthy.

The latest is outfielder Cody Bellinger, who, according to Dave Roberts, may return to action by Wednesday.

Cody Bellinger could return to #Dodgers lineup Wednesday , Dave Roberts said.

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 26, 2017

Bellinger has not played since Aug. 19 due to a sprained ankle. He still comfortably leads the Dodgers with 34 home runs on the season.

Bellinger isn’t the only key player the Dodgers are expecting back soon. Ace lefty Clayton Kershaw was slated to make a rehab start at AAA on Saturday night, and Los Angeles hopes to have him back by the end of the month.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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