Los Angeles Dodgers put Mookie Betts on injured list with oblique strain
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has been placed on the injured list and is expected to miss four to six weeks with a strained right oblique.
The 33-year-old sustained the injury during a checked swing in the first inning of Saturday’s 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday after a magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed the extent of the damage.
Roberts optimistic on recovery timeline
Initial estimates suggest a lengthy absence, though the Dodgers manager expressed optimism regarding a swifter return.
I would take the under.
Dave Roberts on the projected four-to-six-week recovery
The versatile veteran initially remained in Saturday’s contest to draw a walk and score on Freddie Freeman’s two-run double before being withdrawn.
Miguel Rojas replaced him in the field and subsequently assumed starting shortstop duties for Sunday’s fixture.
Roster reshuffle for reigning champions
To fill the void on their active roster, Los Angeles have recalled infielder Hyeseong Kim from the minor leagues.
The setback interrupts a challenging start to the current campaign for the World Series champion, who is batting just .179 with two home runs and seven runs batted in.
It marks a stark contrast to his heavy workload last season, where he played 150 games and famously initiated the decisive double play that clinched Game 7 of the championship.
