SS - Los Angeles Dodgers IL10
- Age 33
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Mookie Betts has begun participating in defensive drills and is symptom-free.
Fantasy Impact
Betts landed on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain on April 5. While it is a positive sign that he is able to complete defensive drills without any issue, there is still no timeline for him to resume swinging a bat. Fantasy managers will need to remain patient, as oblique injuries can be tricky and the Los Angeles Dodgers are typically cautious with returning players from injury.
Mookie Betts went through pregame drills on the field on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Betts, who was placed on the injured list on Sunday, went through drills on the field. He said Monday he’s hopeful it’ll be a short IL stint.
The Dodgers are expected to place Mookie Betts on the injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Betts underwent an MRI that revealed a right oblique strain. He does not have a clear timetable to return, but manager Dave Roberts said "he'd take the under on 4-6 weeks."
Mookie Betts (back) left Saturday's game after the top of the first inning.
Fantasy Impact
Betts walked and later came around to score in the top half of the first inning Saturday afternoon. He did not come out to play the field in the bottom of the inning, being replaced at shortstop by Miguel Rojas. Betts is reportedly dealing with lower back pain. His status should be made more clear following the game.
Mookie Betts went 2-for-6 in a 13-6 win over the Nationals with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI.
Fantasy Impact
After this game, Betts is batting .179 with six runs scored, two homers and seven RBI through his team's first seven games. He's struggled to pick up hits, but the counting stats are impressive for someone in a "slump."
