Dodgers’ Mookie Betts gets unfortunate update before Marlins game
The Los Angeles Dodgers received bad new on the status of superstar outfielder Mookie Betts before their game against the Miami Marlins.
The Los Angeles Dodgers got hit with their second piece of bad news ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Marlins. After losing Teoscar Hernandez to the injured list, Mookie Betts will also be on the bench for the game against the Marlins. Dave Roberts will turn to James Outman and Hyeseong Kim to pick up the slack.
Betts and Hernandez were two of the team’s consistent presences throughout the first part of the season. They missed just five games between the two of them before their clash against Miami, steadying the Dodgers’ offense along with Shohei Ohtani. The National League MVP candidate will have more on his offensive plate tonight as the team is without two of their stars.
Luckily for Los Angeles fans, Betts’ absence doesn’t have anything to do with injury. Tuesday was simply a scheduled day off for Betts, according to Roberts. The baseball season is a marathon, and many of the league’s top players have rest days spread throughout the season to save their bodies. That, combined with the Marlins poor record, made them a good target for Betts to rest against.
