Dodgers Betts out for awhile
“I’ll be watching the boys and cheering them on. Other than that, just kind of rest, maybe use it as a mental break and be ready to go whenever it heals up.”Betts added that there is no timeline for his return. “I’ll go see the doctor [on Monday, June 17] and we’ll know more. Right now, it’s just, let it heal.”
Earl Heath
Contributing Sports Writer
A bad break over the weekend as the Dodgers will be without superstar shortstop Mookie Betts. Betts left the game against the Royals on Sunday, June 16, in the seventh inning after being hit on the hand a 98-mph fastball from Kansas City reliever Dan Altavilla.
This injury is a major blow to a Dodgers team with World Series expectations. Betts was the NL MVP frontrunner, hitting .307 with 10 home runs, 40 RBIs, and nine stolen bases through the first 71 games of the 2024 season.
Betts is also the spiritual team leader someone you can count on to liven up a player or team when the chips are down.
The always positive Betts spoke with the media after the game, trying to keep his spirits up about the severity of the ailment.
“I’ll be watching the boys and cheering them on. Other than that, just kind of rest, maybe use it as a mental break and be ready to go whenever it heals up.”Betts added that there is no timeline for his return. “I’ll go see the doctor [on Monday, June 17] and we’ll know more. Right now, it’s just, let it heal.”
Miguel Rojas replaced Betts on Sunday after the star exited the game, and he’s l No. 2 on the dept chart.
With Betts out Shohei Otahni was moved to lead-off spot and Will Smith in now batting in the second hole.
