Cubs' Cody Bellinger (knee) activated off IL

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday's home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bellinger had been sidelined since bruising his left knee in a game against the Houston Astros on May 15. He served a two-game rehab stint at Triple-A Iowa prior to his return.

On Thursday, Bellinger was batting sixth and playing first base against the Pirates.

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