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Bellinger returns to Dodgers lineup

After missing nearly two months with a broken left fibula, star outfielder Cody Bellinger was scheduled to return to the Dodgers’ starting order Saturday as center fielder.

Los Angeles’ ninth activated Bellinger and infielder / outfielder Zack McKinstry from the disabled list on Saturday and sent outfielder DJ Peters and infielder / outfielder Sheldon Neuse to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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In five games for the Dodgers before going out of action, Bellinger had a line of .211 / .286 / .368.

Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP, played multiple games for Triple-A Oklahoma City after a lengthy rehab process at Arizona’s Camelback Ranch. In five games at Triple-A, the gunner hit two home runs.

Before suffering a strained oblique muscle in his right side, McKinstry had an OPS of .883 in 17 games.

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