Mookie Betts Injury News & Updates

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said in an interview on MLB Network on Monday that Betts will be the team's everyday second baseman in 2024.

The club had confirmed previously that Betts was going to play a lot at the keystone again, but Roberts' statement Monday was more definitive in that second base will be the 31-year-old's regular spot. Betts made 107 appearances in right field and 70 appearances at second base in 2023, in addition to 16 appearances at shortstop. It's possible Betts will still see the occasional start in right field versus left-handed pitching, but it sounds like he'll mostly be on the dirt. Jason Heyward is slated to play right field for the Dodgers against righties.

Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday that Betts will play a lot of second base next year, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Betts made 62 starts at second base in 2023 and showed well, so the Dodgers are comfortable making that a regular thing moving forward. Gomes also noted within the same conversation Wednesday that Miguel Vargas and Michael Busch might have to transition to the corner outfield in order to carve out significant playing time at the MLB level.

Betts is not in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader at Colorado.

Betts will grab a breather after going 2-for-5 in the early tilt at Coors Field. Kolten Wong is covering second base for the Dodgers in the nightcap as Enrique Hernandez patrols right field.

Betts went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, two runs and two RBI in a 7-0 win over the Giants on Saturday.

When Betts doubled in a pair of runs in the seventh inning, it gave him 105 RBI on the campaign, establishing a new single-season MLB record for runs batted in by a leadoff hitter. The previous mark was held by Charlie Blackmon, who knocked in 103 runs with the Rockies in 2017. Betts is enjoying an MVP-caliber campaign for the NL West champion Dodgers, complementing the RBI mark with a .309/.411/.593 slash line along with a career-high 39 homers, 40 doubles, 125 runs and 13 stolen bases.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Tigers.

Betts had gone 3-for-18 over his previous five games, though he added five walks and two stolen bases in that span. After being hampered by a foot injury earlier in the month, Betts is now 12-for-49 (.245) through 14 contests in September. He's still slashing an impressive .311/.410/.596 with 39 home runs, 103 RBI, 123 runs scored and 13 stolen bases through 141 games overall.

Betts is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Mariners.

Betts will get the day off after the Dodgers clinched the division Saturday. This will be just the seventh game the 30-year-old does not play in if he does not come off the bench. Kolten Wong will start at second base and Chris Taylor will hit in the MVP candidate's usual leadoff spot.

Betts went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Padres.

Betts accounted for two of the four instances of a Dodger getting on base Wednesday. He's hit .233 (7-for-30) with nine walks and three steals over 10 games in September. The superstar's 13 steals for the season represent his most in a campaign since he swiped 16 bags in 2019. Betts has added a .312/.412/.607 slash line with 39 home runs, 103 RBI, 120 runs scored, 37 doubles and a triple over 137 contests.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Padres.

Betts had hit just .182 (4-for-22) with no extra-base hits over his last seven games. He got back on track quickly Monday, blasting a solo shot in the first inning before adding a three-run double in the third. The 30-year-old continues to be productive in a number of ways as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter. He's slashing .313/.411/.611 with 39 homers, 103 RBI, 119 runs scored, 11 stolen bases and 37 doubles through 135 contests.

Betts (foot) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Sunday against the Nationals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Betts hasn't seen the field since Thursday when he fouled a pitch off his left foot, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Sunday's series finale in Washington. The 30-year-old was off to a slow start to September prior to the injury, having gone 4-for-18 with five walks, a stolen base, an RBI, two runs and six strikeouts in six games.

Betts (foot) isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against Washington, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

After fouling a ball off his left foot Thursday against Miami, Betts will likely be out for the duration of Los Angeles' series against the Nationals. Kolten Wong will man second base Saturday while Betts recovers, and Jason Heyward will start in right field.

CT scans and an MRI taken Friday on Betts' left foot showed no structural damage, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts fouled a ball hard off his foot Thursday at Miami and is expected to be held out of the Dodgers' entire weekend series at Washington, but he has avoided a serious injury and could return as early as Monday's series opener against the Padres. The 30-year-old NL MVP candidate was batting .423/.500/.754 with 11 homers, 31 RBI and 37 runs scored over his last 34 games prior to suffering what has now been labeled a bone bruise.

Betts (foot) was sent for a CT scan Friday and will likely miss the Dodgers' weekend series against the Nationals, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Betts was seen leaving the stadium on crutches after he fouled a ball off his left foot in Thursday's blowout win at Miami. The hope is that he can avoid the injured list and return to action Monday versus the Padres, but the CT scan results will tell the whole story. An initial round of X-rays showed no fractures.

Betts exited Thursday's game against the Marlins with a foot injury, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts fouled a ball off his foot and initially remained in the game. Once the result was in hand, Betts exited in the eighth frame and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches. X-rays came back negative, so it's possible that he make a quick return to the lineup.

Betts went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Sunday's 3-1 win over Atlanta.

Betts finished the four-game series between the National League's top-two teams on a high note. He went a solid 5-for-15 with two home runs and five RBI over the series, picking up right where he left off after an impressive August. The 30-year-old is now at a .316/.410/.615 slash line with 38 homers, 99 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 117 runs scored through 130 games.

Betts went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three total runs and four total RBI in a loss to Atlanta on Thursday.

Betts and Ronald Acuna are arguably the frontrunners for the NL MVP award at the moment, and both players strengthened their case Thursday. Acuna stole the show early with a second-inning grand slam, while Betts helped the Dodgers mount a valiant comeback with a pair of home runs and four RBI. Betts' solo shot in the seventh inning gave him 51 hits in August, the most knocks by any player in one calendar month in LA Dodgers history. The slugger put together video-game numbers during August, posting a .455/.516/.839 slash line, 11 long balls, 10 doubles, 30 RBI, 35 runs, three thefts and a 1.355 OPS over 29 contests.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Betts' 13-game hitting streak ended with an 0-for-4 effort Monday. He got right back on track with his fifth homer and 11th multi-hit effort over his last 15 contests. That prodigious surge has him up to a .314/.406/.612 slash line with 36 homers, 94 RBI, 112 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 125 games this season.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over Boston.

Following a leadoff single, Betts belted his 35th home run on the season, a sixth-inning two-run blast over the Green Monster. His third hit, a single in the eighth, gave him three RBI on the afternoon. The perennial MVP candidate is on a 15 game hitting streak and has been crushing the ball in August, hitting .464 with eight homers, 25 RBI, 29 runs scored and three steals in 97 at-bats.

Betts went 3-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-5 loss to Boston.

Betts extended his hit streak to 12 games with a first-inning double off the Green Monster in Boston, notched a base hit in the sixth and added an RBI single in the eighth. The versatile superstar is hitting an absurd .542 (26-for-48) during the hit streak, with three home runs, five doubles, 12 RBI, 14 runs, and two steals.

Betts went 7-for-8 with a walk, a double, two runs and three RBI over both games of Thursday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Game 1 of the twin bill was technically a resumption of Wednesday's contest, which was suspended by rain. Betts recorded his second career five-hit performance in that victory, with the other coming back in 2016 with Boston. The All-Star outfielder added two more base knocks in the nightcap before being removed for a pinch runner in the sixth inning with the Dodgers comfortably ahead. Betts has been scorching at the plate during August, slashing .463/.516/.817 with seven homers, eight doubles, 21 RBI, 24 runs and three stolen bases through 22 games. He's lifted his season average over 30 points to .310 during that span, and with 34 homers, 89 RBI, 105 runs, 10 thefts and standout defense both in the outfield and infield, his name is deservedly coming up in NL MVP discussions.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians.

He was the only Dodger to reach base multiple times on the night, and his efforts on the basepaths gave him his ninth straight season with double-digit steals. Betts also extended his current hitting streak to eight games, and he's now slashing an eye-popping .419/.476/.797 in August with seven doubles, seven homers, three steals, 18 RBI and 22 runs.

Betts went 3-for-8 with two home runs and four RBI during Saturday's doubleheader sweep over the Marlins.

Betts supplied a two-run single to propel the Dodgers to victory in the matinee, then followed it up with a pair of solo shots for the same result in the nightcap. He's gone 13-for-27 (.481) with three homers and eight RBI during his seven-game hitting streak. Overall, Betts has 34 long balls, 86 RBI, 101 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a .298/.394/.595 slash line through 117 contests this season.

Betts went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Marlins.

Betts got the Dodgers on the board in the first inning with his solo shot. He was replaced by Chris Taylor in the lineup in the fifth -- that's likely a tactical move from manager Dave Roberts with a doubleheader on Saturday and the Dodgers already trailing 10-2 at the time. The long ball snapped Betts' nine-game homer drought, tied for his third-longest of the year. He's at 32 homers (three shy of his career high) with 82 RBI, 99 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a .296/.394/.586 slash line through 115 contests.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a walk and four runs scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Brewers.

Betts did his job from atop the order, and he was rewarded with four full laps around the bases thanks to strong play directly behind him. He's looked like his best self in August, going 23-for-57 (.404) with four home runs, 13 RBI and 17 runs scored over 15 games this month. Overall, Betts has a .293/.393/.580 slash line with 31 homers, 81 RBI, 98 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 113 contests.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Rockies.

Betts was scratched from Saturday's game with a stomach bug, but it was clearly a short-term issue. He was able to produce his seventh multi-hit effort of the month Sunday. The superstar 30-year-old is slashing .287/.388/.579 with 31 home runs, 80 RBI, 94 runs scored, 32 doubles and eight stolen bases through 111 contests this season.

Betts (illness) is starting in right field and batting in the leadoff spot Sunday against Colorado.

Betts was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup due to a stomach bug, but his illness seems to have dissipated and he'll look to continue his hot streak at the plate. The 30-year-old slugger is slashing .320/.421/.557 with five homers and 16 RBI since the All-Star break.

Betts was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Rockies due to illness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts has 16 hits in 11 games since the start of August, but he will be forced to the sidelines due to illness. Enrique Hernandez will replace Betts at second base and bat sixth Saturday. Meanwhile, Betts should be considered day-to-day going forward.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's 13-7 win over the Padres.

Betts capped off an eight-run fourth inning with a grand slam, giving Los Angeles the lead and chasing Seth Lugo from the game. The 30-year-old superstar has now homered in back-to-back games for the second time in August, further complicating the NL MVP discussion. Betts now has 31 home runs, 75 RBI, 92 runs scored and eight steals through 106 games this season.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored Sunday in an 8-2 win over the Padres.

Betts' lone hit came in the eighth inning, when he increased Los Angeles' lead to 7-2 with a solo shot to left-center field. The long ball was the All-Star outfielder's 30th of the campaign, making him the fifth major-leaguer to reach that mark so far this year. It's the fourth time in his career that Betts has slugged at least 30 homers in a campaign, and he appears primed to surpass the career-best 35 long balls he swatted last season.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 10-5 win over the Padres.

Betts has started August blazing, going 7-for-16 with four extra-base hits over four games this month. The 30-year-old's steal was his first since June 28. He's up to eight thefts on the year while adding a strong .284/.387/.575 slash line, 29 home runs, 70 RBI, 88 runs scored, 28 doubles and one triple through 103 contests.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Athletics.

The Dodgers took control of the game quickly, and that allowed Betts some extra rest, as Jason Heyward took over in right field at the start of the fourth inning. Betts had missed time over the weekend with ankle soreness. He's on a nine-game hitting streak, going 11-for-35 (.314) in that span to raise his season slash line to .282/.385/.579. He's added 29 homers, 70 RBI, 85 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 28 doubles through 101 contests.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Athletics.

Betts sat out a pair of games over the weekend while dealing with a sore ankle. He looked good in his return to the top of the Dodgers' order, knocking a pair of extra-base hits, including his first homer since July 15. The 30-year-old is up to 28 homers, 69 RBI, 83 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 27 doubles and a .279/.383/.568 slash line through 100 contests overall.

Betts (ankle) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Betts will start in right field and bat leadoff for the Dodgers after missing a couple of games due to right ankle soreness. He boasts a .942 OPS with 27 homers through 460 plate appearances this season.

Betts (ankle) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 2018 AL MVP was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to soreness in his right ankle and will be sidelined Sunday for the second straight game. Betts will also have Monday's team off day to rest up ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the A's. Enrique Hernandez will man the keystone and bat eighth Sunday.

Betts was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Reds due to right ankle soreness.

The severity of Betts' injury is unknown, but it is apparently enough to hold him out of Saturday's contest. Chris Taylor will fill in at second base and bat eighth while Betts recovers, and the 30-year-old All-Star should be considered day-to-day going forward.

Betts went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Mets.

The Mets couldn't keep Betts off base Saturday, as the All-Star outfielder reached in all five of his plate appearances. He plated Los Angeles' first run with a solo homer in the third inning and scored an insurance run in the ninth. Betts' brilliance this season has largely centered on his power -- his current .596 SLG and .309 ISO are each on pace to be career-high marks, and with 27 homers he's just eight shy of the career-best 35 he notched last season. Betts has been on a major heater for over three weeks, slashing .410/.500/1.033 with 10 long balls, 21 RBI, 20 runs, two steals and a 14:7 BB:K over 17 contests since June 23.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in a 10-5 win against the Angels on Saturday.

Betts opened the bottom of the first with a blast to left-center field, giving him 10 leadoff homers on the season. That's tied with Bobby Bonds for most in MLB history before the All-Star break. Betts has been on a power surge for over two weeks, going deep nine times over his past 15 games and slashing .365/.471/1.038 during that span.

Betts went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, a walk and four total RBI in Friday's 11-4 win against the Angels.

Betts enjoyed a big game at the plate, racking up 10 total bases on three-extra base hits. The All-Star outfielder slugged a solo shot in each of the third and fifth frames and added a two-run double in the sixth. Betts has followed up last season's career-best 35 homers with 25 long balls through just 85 games on the campaign so far. He ranks third in the National League in that area, trailing only Matt Olson and Pete Alonso.

Betts is starting at second base again Friday versus the Angels.

It's his 19th start of the year at second and his sixth start there in the Dodgers' last 12 games. Betts has also made 12 starts at shortstop this season while both Miguel Vargas and Miguel Rojas continue to struggle offensively.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Pirates.

Betts continued his recent uptick in power with his sixth homer over his last 11 games. In that span, he's batting .371 (13-for-35) with 14 RBI and 11 walks. The 30-year-old superstar is up to a .272/.377/.560 slash line with 23 long balls, 57 RBI, 66 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 82 contests this season while primarily batting leadoff.

Betts went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two walks, four RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Royals.

Betts provided solo shots for the first two runs of the game, and his other two knocks also plated a run each. He's gone 7-for-8 with six walks over his last three games, a run of both impressive hitting and patience at the plate. The superstar is up to 22 homers, 55 RBI, 64 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 18 doubles, a triple and a .270/.370/.553 slash line through 78 contests as the Dodgers' main leadoff hitter.

Betts went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, three walks and a stolen base in a loss to the Rockies on Wednesday.

After Los Angeles fell behind 4-0 through three frames, Betts keyed a fourth-inning turnaround with a three-run shot to left field that gave his team its first lead. The star outfielder reached in all but one of his other plate appearances, drawing three walks for the second time this season. Betts has gone deep three times in his past five games and seven times in June, and he is tied for sixth in the majors with 20 long balls overall on the campaign.

Betts went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Betts started the game with a leadoff shot for his 19th homer of the year. He's also up to six steals on the year after snagging his first bag since June 14. Betts went deep twice during the three-game set against Houston after a 10-game homerless skid. The star slugger is now slashing .258/.354/.512 with 35 extra-base hits and 57 runs scored through 74 games.

Betts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and and RBI sacrifice fly in Friday's 3-2 victory over Houston.

At his current pace, Betts has a chance of passing his career-high mark of 35 homers that he set last year. Currently, his 18 long balls are tied for seventh in MLB, and he has hits in 14 of his 18 games played in June. The star outfielder is one of the better fantasy plays in the league, and that doesn't look to be changing anytime soon.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox.

Betts put the Dodgers ahead 4-2 in the sixth inning with a two-run single. He also logged his second steal in the last three games, and he's hit safely in eight straight contests. The superstar 30-year-old is up to a .263/.366/.529 slash line with 17 home runs, five steals, 43 RBI and 53 runs scored through 65 games. He remains a strong source of counting stats atop the Dodgers' order.

Betts is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against the White Sox.

It will be Betts' seventh start at shortstop this year. He's also logged 12 starts at second base beyond his usual work in right field. Miguel Rojas is on the bench for the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Betts went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a loss to the Phillies on Sunday.

Betts extended his modest hitting streak to six games with a third-inning single that he followed with a swipe of second base. The superstar outfielder has been more power than speed this season with 17 homers to four steals, but he is on pace to register his 10th straight campaign with double-digit thefts and home runs. Three of Betts' four stolen bases have come over his past 14 contests.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Phillies on Friday.

Betts helped spur a Los Angeles rally with a two-run shot to left field in the seventh inning, though Philadelphia ended up with the win on a Kyle Schwarber walk-off homer. Betts is up to 17 long balls on the campaign, six of which have come over his past eight games. He's slashing .314/.400/.829 with eight RBI, nine runs and a steal over that stretch. At his current pace, Betts will easily exceed his career-high mark of 35 home runs, which he established last season.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run against Cincinnati in Wednesday's loss.

Betts propelled the Dodgers to a fast start by leading off the game with a homer, though it was his only hit of the night. The star outfielder has gone deep five times in his past six games to push his season total to 16 long balls. He set a career high with 35 homers last season and appears poised to challenge that number in 2023.

Betts went 4-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and one steal in Friday's 8-4 win over the Yankees.

After wrapping up May with a two-homer night, Betts did it again with two more big flies, bringing his season total to 15. He could push for 40 homers, a feat he has never accomplished, if he stays on this pace. His .551 slugging percentage is the third highest mark of his career, behind the shortened 2020 season and his monster 2018 campaign. Betts has not taken advantage of the new rules, as he has just three steals on the season. However, he still could reach double figures for the ninth straight year.

Betts is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Monday against the Nationals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The start at shortstop is his sixth this season but it's his first time playing there in more than two weeks. It will be Betts' eighth overall appearance at the position, inching him closer to gaining eligibility there on platforms with a 10-game threshold.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base against Tampa Bay in a 6-5 win Saturday.

The biggest news here is that Betts finally ran again -- he swiped his first base of the campaign April 22, then didn't attempt to steal again over his following 29 games. The veteran outfielder is currently well below pace to extend his streak of double-digit thefts to nine seasons, though he's been trending down in that area for several years, averaging just 12 steals over the past four campaigns after notching 20-plus thefts in each of his first four full big-league seasons. Betts has nonetheless been productive in other ways so far in 2023, recording 11 homers, 14 doubles, 30 RBI and 38 runs through 50 contests.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta.

Betts accounted for the Dodgers' first run with a solo shot to left field in the fifth inning. He also singled leading off the contest, extending his on-base streak to 12 games. During that stretch, Betts is batting .283 (13-for-46) with four homers, nine RBI, 14 runs and a 10:9 BB:K.

Betts is not in the starting lineup against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Betts gets a rare day of rest for Sunday's finale against St. Louis. David Peralta is hitting at the top of the lineup while Betts rests, and Jason Heyward will get the start in right field and hit eighth.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 5-0 win over the Cardinals.

Betts gave the Dodgers some breathing room when he took Chris Stratton deep in the eighth inning. Over his last 12 games, Betts has racked up 11 hits, 1- of which have gone for extra bases. He has five of his 10 homers this year in that span. The 30-year-old is up to a .251/.360/.521 slash line with 28 RBI, 31 runs scored, a stolen base, 13 doubles and a triple through 44 contests.

Betts went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-0 win against San Diego.

Betts connected on a Ryan Weathers changeup in the third inning, driving it 413 feet to center field for a two-run homer. The long ball was Betts' fourth in his past seven games and pushed his total to nine on the season. The star outfielder is batting a modest .252 on the campaign, but he's been productive with 24 RBI and 26 runs scored over 39 games.

Betts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 win over the Padres.

Betts broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning with a 426-foot solo shot. Freddie Freeman followed with a homer of his own, and the Dodgers went on to win their third straight against San Diego. After going deep just three times over his first 24 games, Betts has picked things up with five homers across his past 13 contests. He's slashing .275/.356/.627 with 12 RBI and nine runs over that stretch.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a homer in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers.

Betts connected on the second pitch of the game for his seventh home run of the season. The outfielder is hitting just .174 over his last six games, but half of his hits are home runs in that stretch. Betts has stolen at least 10 bases in eight straight seasons, but he has not cashed in on the new rules, as he has swiped just one bag this year.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday in a 5-2 extra-winning victory over the Padres.

Betts had a rough time overall in the three-game set against San Diego, going 1-for-11 with four strikeouts. However, he had the most memorable hit for either team, tying the game with a solo shot off Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday. Betts hasn't quite lived up to his fantasy managers' expectations so far this season, slashing .254/.361/.468 with six homers, 19 RBI, 22 runs and just one stolen base over 147 plate appearances. However, he's begun May on a promising note, slashing .333/.407/.625 with two homers and eight RBI through six games.

Betts went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 13-1 win over the Phillies.

Betts is trying to shake off a sluggish April, and a pair of three-hit efforts to open May is a great way to do just that. He had a two-run single in the second inning and added another RBI on a single in the fourth. The 30-year-old has added 35 points to his batting average over the last two games, and he's now slashing .270/.372/.486 with five home runs, 17 RBI, 20 runs scored and a stolen base through 29 contests this season.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in a win over Philadelphia on Monday.

After starting the game 0-for-2, Betts collected a hit in three straight at-bats. He drove in a run with a double in the fifth inning before drilling a two-run shot for insurance in the seventh. Betts made his fourth start at shortstop Monday and will have even more fantasy value if he can pick up eligibility in the infield. He improved his slash line to .252/.360/.477 with 14 extra-base hits and 19 runs scored through 125 plate appearances.

Betts is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff for the Dodgers in Monday's game against the Phillies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Miguel Rojas is back from the injured list, but it will be Betts handling shortstop Monday. It's the fourth start and sixth appearance at short for Betts, who before this season hadn't made a start at the position since short-season ball back in 2012.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 victory versus St. Louis.

Betts led off the Dodgers' half of the first inning with a homer to left field for his only hit of the game. He started at shortstop for the third time in his past five contests before later shifting to right field. Betts is in a bit of a slump at the moment, as Friday's long ball is his only hit over his past 17 at-bats.

Betts went 2-for-4 with one double, one homer, four RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Cubs.

Betts knocked in four of the Dodgers' seven runs Sunday, going 2-for-4 and taking Marcus Stroman deep for a two-run home run in the third inning. As a top talent hitting toward the front of one of the best offenses, Betts should continue to be a strong fantasy producer and is currently slashing .269/.387/.474.

Betts is hitting leadoff and playing shortstop against the Cubs on Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

For the first time in his MLB career, Betts will make the start at shortstop. The 30-year-old has been moved to the position twice during the 2023 campaign, and the Dodgers feel comfortable enough with what they've seen to give him the start. Jason Heyward gets the start in right field with Betts playing up the middle.

Betts is starting in right field and batting leadoff Friday for the Dodgers in their game against the Cubs, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts came off the bench as a pinch-hitter Thursday and even played a little shortstop, but this is his first start since returning from paternity leave. The superstar looked surprisingly comfortable at shortstop and it appears as though he will get some playing time there, but for this game he'll be in his customary right field.

Betts returned from the paternity list against the Cubs in a 6-2 win Thursday, coming off the bench to go 1-for-2 at the plate while playing three innings at shortstop.

Betts had to hurry to the ballpark in order to be active for the contest, as he had been on the paternity list since Tuesday and didn't make it to Chicago until shortly before game time Thursday. A rain delay that pushed the start time of the contest back an hour may have helped his case, though the star outfielder wasn't part of the Dodgers' starting lineup. Betts came into the contest as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and promptly singled, and he stayed in the game thereafter to log his first career MLB innings at shortstop. He looked comfortable at the position, turning a smooth double play to stymie a Cubs threat in the eighth. Betts figures to be a lineup regular now that he's back with the club, and it won't be surprising if he sees additional time at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) on the injured list and Chris Taylor day-to-day with a side injury.

Betts was activated from the paternity list Thursday.

Betts was placed on the paternity leave list Tuesday and missed two games as a result. He's not in the Dodgers' starting lineup Thursday against the Cubs, with Trayce Thompson entering the mix in center field while hitting fifth. It's unclear what position Betts may play upon his return, as there is the potential that he'll suit up at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) currently on the injured list.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Betts (paternity) could be activated ahead of Thursday's game against the Cubs, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Betts is on his way to Chicago after spending the last few days with his wife and their second child. Roberts noted that Yonny Hernandez would be optioned out to open up a 26-man roster spot. Whatever happens Thursday, it seems like a certainty that Betts will be back in the Dodgers' lineup Friday at Wrigley Field.

Betts remains on the paternity leave list Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts will miss Thursday's series opener at Wrigley Field as he spends a bit more time with his growing family. It sounds like he should be back with the Dodgers on Friday, maybe even as an option at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) landing on the injured list Wednesday. Luke Williams is covering short and batting eighth Thursday versus the Cubs.

Betts (personal) will not return from the paternity list for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Betts was expected to return from the paternity list before Wednesday's contest and also possibly handle shortstop duties, but the 30-year-old will miss at least one more game. Luke Williams is starting at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) out of action with Jason Heyward lined up in right field against Max Scherzer and the Mets.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the plan is for Betts (personal) to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Betts was placed on the paternity list by the Dodgers before Tuesday's game. The outfielder can miss up to three days, but it appears likely that Betts will be back to hit at the top of the lineup for the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Betts was placed on the paternity leave list Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts will get some time off to celebrate a new addition to his growing family. Luke Williams is getting the call from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding 26-man roster move.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two additional runs scored in Monday's 9-1 win over San Francisco.

Betts drew the start at second for the fourth time this season and got the Dodgers on the board early with a solo blast in the first. He also increased L.A.'s lead to 5-1 in the seventh with an RBI single and came around to score on Max Muncy's grand slam. Betts has hit safely in nine of his last 10 appearances, totaling six extra-base knocks and four RBI during that stretch.

Betts is leading off and playing second base Monday against the Giants.

This will mark the fourth time that Betts has started at second base in 2023 and the fifth appearance in the infield overall. That's certainly notable for obvious fantasy purposes for both 2023 and 2024. With Betts at second the Dodgers will have Jason Heyward in right field with David Peralta in left along with James Outman patrolling center.

Betts (ankle) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Betts needed a bit of treatment on his right ankle following a collision Tuesday with teammate Jason Heyward, but all is well. He's up to three starts at second base through seven possible games, partly because Miguel Vargas is battling a thumb injury.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Betts is currently getting treatment on his ankle after banging into Jason Heyward in Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks and will be reevaluated on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts was able to stay in the game and went 2-for-3 with a run scored in the contest, but the Dodgers are not going to take any risks with the star 30-year-old. The Dodgers don't play Wednesday and Roberts believes the team will know more about Betts' status before Thursday's contest against the Diamondbacks.

Betts is starting at second base Tuesday night against the Rockies.

It's his second start of the season at second base, through a total of only six games. Miguel Vargas is absent from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday after taking a pitch off his right thumb Monday.

Betts went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

The veteran outfielder's first hit of the season looked like it would be a big one, as he drove a Drey Jameson offering over the wall in left field to break open a scoreless tie in the bottom of the seventh inning. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, Kyle Lewis answered back with a two-run blast in the top of the eighth. Betts slugged a career-high 35 homers last year while also recording his sixth career 40-double campaign, and there's no reason to think the 30-year-old power production will begin to slip in 2023.

Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Betts will serve as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter in 2023, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Earlier in spring training, Roberts left open the possibility that the lefty-hitting Gavin Lux might displace Betts as the team's table setter against certain right-handed pitchers, but that became a moot point after Lux suffered a season-ending ACL tear Feb. 27. According to Vassegh, Roberts added that Betts, who led off in all 138 of his starts in 2022, will likely see more playing time at second base on days when the Dodgers' top option at the position, Miguel Vargas, requires a day off. He made all but five of those starts in right field a season ago, but with Roberts estimating that the 30-year-old will play close to 20 games at the keystone in 2023, Betts looks as though he'll have a real chance at carrying second-base and middle-infield eligibility into 2024.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested Tuesday that Betts might play more second base this year, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The topic came up -- yet again -- because Gavin Lux has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will likely be sidelined for the entire year. Chris Taylor could be thrust into shortstop duties here and there, and the Dodgers want to prepare Betts to handle second base when the alignment makes sense for him to do so. He's already slated to see some action at second for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Betts could be moved down from leadoff in the Dodgers' batting order this season, manager Dave Roberts told Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.

All 138 starts last season for Betts came in the leadoff spot and it helped lead to 117 runs scored, which tied for the National League lead with teammate Freddie Freeman. Roberts did add that he'd have to find another player who would make sense for the top of the batting order over Betts and he's not sure at this juncture who that would be. The skipper seems to be mulling various scenarios for his lineup and hasn't settled on anything yet.

Betts is expected to play a couple of games at second base during the World Baseball Classic, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

And his work at that position for Team USA could carry over into more looks at second base for the Dodgers when the MLB regular season gets underway. Betts logged five starts -- seven total appearances -- at the keystone in both 2021 and 2022. He'll still primarily serve as the everyday right fielder in Los Angeles.

Betts gained eight pounds during the offseason in an effort to add strength, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts indicated that he visited Driveline Baseball this winter at the request of the Dodgers, and the primary takeaway seems to have been a conscious effort to put on some pounds. The star right fielder didn't exactly lack in power last season -- he hit a career-best 35 homers in 142 games -- so any gain in that category would be icing on an already very sumptuous cake for Los Angeles and Betts' fantasy managers. The Dodgers had quite a bit of lineup turnover during the offseason, but they figure to again rank among the top offenses in baseball, which should provide Betts plenty of opportunities to put up production worthy of a first-round pick in 2023 drafts.

Betts could play more at second base in 2023, according to manager Dave Roberts, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports.

He loves playing second base, per Roberts, and that could make the lineup fit better if the Dodgers were to sign Aaron Judge this offseason. Betts played seven games at second base in 2022, so it's possible he could gain second base eligibility in season even if the Dodgers don't sign Judge.

Betts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Betts is in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak during which he's gone 8-for-22 with five doubles, an RBI and four runs, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's contest. Joey Gallo will man right field and bat sixth in Betts' place.

Betts went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Rockies.

Betts opened the scoring with an RBI double in the second inning. He was also aboard during an eight-run rally in the fourth. He's picked up four doubles across his last three games and now has 39 two-baggers to go with three triples and a career-best 35 home runs through 138 contests. Betts is also slashing .272/.342/.540 with 82 RBI, 115 runs scored and 12 stolen bases this year.

Betts went 1-for-1 with an RBI single in Thursday's 3-2 win against Arizona.

The All-Star outfielder didn't start the contest, but he was called upon to pinch hit with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning of a tie game. Betts worked the count full before singling to left field for his first walkoff hit as a Dodger. He's driven in 80 runs on the campaign while posting a .272/.342/.547 slash line to go along with 112 runs, 35 homers, 35 doubles and 12 stolen bases.

Betts isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts has gone 1-for-13 with a solo home run and three strikeouts over his last four games, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last four matchups. Joey Gallo is starting in right field and batting sixth.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Los Angeles had trouble generating offense against Madison Bumgarner and three relievers in the loss, and Betts' fourth-inning solo shot accounted for the team's only run of the game. It was the 35th long ball for the All-Star outfielder, tied for seventh most in the league. Betts and Aaron Judge are the only players in MLB with at least 35 homers and double-digit steals.

Betts is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.

The Dodgers will play twice Tuesday, but Betts -- who posted just a .600 OPS over his last 11 games -- will not start both contests. Joey Gallo will man right field for the Dodgers in the first game on Tuesday's slate.

Betts is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout Tuesday, but he'll receive a day off since the Dodgers' victory secured the NL West title. Trayce Thompson will man right field and bat cleanup in Betts' place.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Mondays 6-0 win against the Diamondbacks.

Betts failed to reach base in his first four at-bats before putting the game away with a three-run shot off Keynan Middleton in the ninth inning. The long ball was just his second of September after the All-Star outfielder went deep five times over his final six games in August. Betts is tied for sixth in the majors with 34 homers on the campaign, and he's one of only three big-leaguers (along with Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani) to have recorded at least 30 long balls and at least 10 stolen bases.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a triple, three total runs and a walk in Saturday's 12-1 rout of San Diego.

Betts set the tone early, tripling to lead off the game and subsequently coming around to score on a Trea Turner homer. Betts added his own long ball in the fourth, and his three-run shot gave the Dodgers an early 6-0 lead. The home run was Betts' 33rd of the campaign, surpassing his previous career high of 32 set during his MVP 2018 campaign with the Red Sox.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

The Dodgers managed only three hits in the contest, but Betts' solo homer off Jacob deGrom in the sixth inning ensured that they weren't shut out. The long ball was Betts' fifth in his past six games, and he has also racked up eight RBI during that stretch. The All-Star outfielder batted .330 with nine home runs, 18 RBI and five stolen bases over 27 games in August.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday after the Dodgers' 8-1 win over the Marlins that Betts will be out of the lineup for rest purposes in Monday's series finale in Miami, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

After Monday's contest, the Dodgers will finish out their week with three-game sets against playoff-contending teams in the Mets and Padres, so Roberts wants to ensure that Betts is an optimal health for those matchups coming out of three straight games on the synthetic turf at Marlins Park. In Sunday's win, Betts went 3-for-5 with a double, a pair of RBI and his National League-leading 99th run of the season.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Marlins.

Sandy Alcantara was exceptional for Miami in racking up his fourth complete game, but Betts made him pay for a hanging slider in the third inning with his 30th long ball of the season. It's Betts' third big-league campaign with at least 30 homers, and he has an excellent chance of surpassing the career-best 32 long balls he hit during his MVP 2018 season. Betts is one of six National League players to reach the 30-homer mark so far in 2022.

Betts went 4-for-6 with a double, two home runs, a stolen base, three runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 10-6 extra-inning win over the Marlins.

He nearly single-handedly kept the Dodgers in the game during regulation, and his 10th-inning double brought home Chris Taylor and kick-started a five-run rally that secured the victory. Betts is now one long ball shy of his first 30-homer campaign since 2018, and his 12 steals are already his best total in three seasons with the Dodgers.

Betts went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Marlins.

Betts singled and stole second in the first inning before scoring on a Will Smith single. Four of Betts' 11 steals this year have come in his last 13 games, a span in which he's also hit .340 (18-for-53) with seven extra-base hits. The star outfielder is slashing .277/.346/.538 with 27 home runs, 62 RBI and 90 runs scored through 102 contests.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double and a run scored in Friday's 2-1 win over the Marlins.

Betts led off the bottom of the first inning with his 25th double of the year and added a single in the third. In the sixth, he hit a flyout to the warning track in left field, and he didn't get enough at-bats after that to challenge for a cycle -- his only other one was a triple in the eighth. This was his fourth three-hit game in August, and he's batting .328 (22-for-67) in 16 contests this month. Overall, the 29-year-old owns a .276/.346/.542 slash line with 27 home runs, 61 RBI, 87 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 100 contests.

Betts is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The Dodgers haven't provided an indication that Betts is dealing with any sort of injury, so he's likely just getting some maintenance as his team concludes its series in Milwaukee with a day game after a night game. Joey Gallo will enter the lineup in right field in place of Betts, who is sitting for the first time since returning from the injured list July 3.

Betts went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base against Milwaukee in a 2-1 win Wednesday.

Betts led off the game with a walk and subsequently stole second base, but he was left stranded at third. The theft was his 10th of the campaign, giving him eight straight seasons with double-digit steals. Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are the only players in the majors this season with at least 25 homers and 10 stolen bases.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in a 13-3 win against the Royals on Saturday.

Betts set the tone early for Los Angeles, leading off the game with the first of the team's six homers. The All-Star outfielder added two more base knocks in the contest for his third three-hit game so far in August. Betts is enjoying a productive month, slashing .362/.392/.660 with three homers, five doubles, eight RBI, 13 runs and two stolen bases over 11 contests.

Betts went 3-for-5 with three runs and a stolen base in an 8-3 win against the Padres on Saturday.

Betts singled and scored in the third, fifth and seventh innings while tallying a theft after reaching base in the fifth. The 29-year-old is off to a hot start in August, batting 10-for-28 with three doubles and three home runs while the stolen base was his first since July 21. Betts is slashing .273/.342/.535 with 25 home runs, 78 runs, 59 RBI and eight stolen bases across 90 games.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 win over San Francisco.

The Dodgers trailed by a run heading into fourth, but Betts flipped the script with his 404-foot, three-run shot. The homer was his second of the four-game series and his fifth in 15 games since the All-Star break. Betts also has 12 RBI, 11 runs, a stolen base and a 5:7 BB:K so far in the second half of the campaign.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two additional RBI in a 9-5 win against the Giants on Tuesday.

Betts recorded an RBI on each of his three hits with a single in the second, home run in the fourth and double in the eighth for his first three-hit game since May 30. The 29-year-old has opened August strong -- going a combined 4-for-10 with two doubles and a home run through two games -- after slashing a subpar .248/.325/.495 in July. Despite the more pedestrian performance of late, Betts' .877 OPS still ranks 12th in MLB while his 24 long balls tie him with former teammate Corey Seager for 10th.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Washington.

Betts led off the Dodgers' half of the first inning with a solo shot to center field, but it was the only time he reached base in the contest. The All-Star outfielder has gone deep three times in six games since the break, and he's already matched his total from last season with 23 homers in 2022. Betts has also racked up 52 RBI, 68 runs and seven stolen bases to go along with a .265/.338/.529 slash line.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Giants.

Betts opened the scoring in the third inning with a solo shot off Alex Wood, and Trea Turner also went yard for back-to-back homers to spot the Dodgers a 2-0 lead. This was Betts' second homer in three games since the All-Star break. The star outfielder is up to 22 long balls, 51 RBI, 66 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 17 doubles through 349 plate appearances while maintaining a strong .270/.344/.537 slash line.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and a stolen base in Thursdays 9-6 win against San Francisco.

Betts put himself in scoring position by taking a walk and stealing second base in the fourth inning, but he was left stranded at third. The All-Star outfielder took matters into his own hands in the eighth, slamming a three-run homer to left field to break a 6-6 tie. Since returning from a rib injury July 3, Betts has gone deep four times and has driven in 10 runs over 57 at-bats.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs and a hit-by-pitch in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.

Betts led off the Dodgers' half of the first inning with a solo shot to left field, and he swatted another solo blast -- this time to center field -- in the eighth. This was his third multi-homer game of the season, and Betts is now up to 20 long balls overall. That puts him on pace to exceed the career-best 32 homers he swatted while with Boston in his MVP 2018 campaign.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

Betts was back in right field Tuesday after drawing a start at second base Monday. The 29-year-old was initially going to be used in the infield after returning from a fractured rib, but Chris Taylor's (foot) impending trip to the injured list means the Dodgers need Betts in the outfield instead. In three games since his return, Betts has gone 4-for-11 (.364), picking up right where he left off. He has a .277/.354/.547 slash line, 18 homers, 42 RBI, 56 runs scored and six stolen bases in 63 contests overall.

Betts will hit leadoff and start at second base in Monday's game against the Rockies.

It's no surprise that Betts is occupying the top spot in the order, but it is notable that he is getting the start at the keystone, as that could make him eligible at that position in some leagues. Betts is not a stranger to second base, having started five games there a season ago.

Betts (rib) went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Padres.

Betts hit doubles in the first and ninth innings, coming around to score both times. He also played the full game in right field, taking over for Chris Taylor (foot). Betts' return after a two-week absence should be a welcome sight for fantasy managers and Dodgers fans, and it looks like he'll immediately reclaim his leadoff role, pushing Trea Turner back to second in the order. Betts hadn't posted a multi-hit effort since June 4. He's now slashing .278/.357/.544 with 17 home runs, 40 RBI, 55 runs scored, six stolen bases and 15 doubles through 61 contests this year.

The Dodgers reinstated Betts (rib) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale with the Padres, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. He'll start in right field and bat leadoff, per Harris.

Utility man Eddy Alvarez was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Betts, who was sidelined for approximately two and a half weeks with a fractured right rib. Though Betts still doesn't feel 100 percent when he throws, the Dodgers' decision to deploy him in the outfield rather than at designated hitter suggests the team doesn't have many concerns about his ability to play defense. Before hitting the shelf, Betts was on his way to a big season with a .273 average, 17 home runs, six stolen bases, 53 runs and 40 RBI through 60 games.

Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's game that he expects Betts (ribs) to start in right field Sunday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Look for Betts to be back in the leadoff spot against lefty MacKenzie Gore in the series finale. Betts took live BP before Saturday's game, and while throwing is still painful for him, the Dodgers will return him to the outfield regardless after Chris Taylor suffered a foot injury Saturday. Betts hit .273/.349/.535 with 17 homers, six steals, 40 RBI and 53 runs scored in 60 games before hitting the shelf with the fractured rib.

Betts (ribs) said Saturday at the he could be activated Sunday or Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts took live at-bats ahead of Saturday's game against the Dodgers and said afterward that the pain stemming from his fractured rib has been more tolerable recently. The 29-year-old will likely play second base upon his return since long throws are still painful for him, but he expects to be back in the outfield before too long.

Betts (ribs) took live at-bats prior to Saturday's game against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts sustained a fractured rib two weeks ago but resumed baseball activities this week and has been swinging a bat recently. Saturday's hitting session against live pitching is likely one of the final steps in his rehab process, so it's certainly possible that the 29-year-old rejoins the Dodgers in the coming days.

Betts (ribs) could hit against live pitching Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Betts has been out for just shy out two weeks with a fractured rib, but it doesn't look like he'll miss too much more time. He hit off a machine Friday but could face Caleb Ferguson (forearm) in live batting practice Saturday, setting him up for a return a few days later.

Betts (ribs) could return at some point during the Dodgers' upcoming series against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts took practice Thursday and appears to have come out of the activity feeling well. This news puts Betts in line for a potential return as early as July 4, though manager Dave Roberts said the timing will ultimately come down to pain tolerance, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. In an effort to minimize Betts' discomfort, Roberts also said that it was possible that he would play second base initially to avoid making throws from the outfield.

Betts (ribs) took batting practice on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts has been sidelined with a bruised rib since June 18, but he resumed baseball activities Wednesday. Manager Dave Roberts is optimistic that the 29-year-old will be back in action before the All-Star break, but it's possible that he'll be limited to serving as the designated hitter upon his return since he's still bothered by his injury when throwing.

Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday he's "very optimistic" Betts (ribs) will return before the start of the All-Star break July 16, though the outfielder could initially be limited to serving as the designated hitter, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts landed on the injured list with a cracked rib June 18 and resumed baseball activities Wednesday, and Roberts is confident the 2018 AL MVP will be cleared to play within the next few weeks. However, the injury remains an issue when throwing, so the 29-year-old may not immediately be able to play the field upon his return to the active roster. In the meantime, Eddy Alvarez and Trayce Thompson should continue to see action in right field.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Betts (rib) will begin baseball activities Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The skipper noted Sunday that Betts won't be ready to return from the 10-day injured list by the end of the weekend as originally hoped, but the star outfielder doesn't look as though he'll sidelined much longer beyond that. Based on how Betts responds to baseball activities, Roberts said the 29-year-old may be back within a week to 10 days in a best-case scenario. The 7-to-10-day timeline would make Betts a candidate to come off the IL at some point during the four-game series versus the Cubs that begins July 7, but fantasy managers will likely still want to keep him inactive in weekly leagues. Trayce Thompson is expected to serve as Betts' primary replacement in right field until the five-time All-Star is deemed ready to go.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Betts' (ribs) initial return timetable of two weeks is proving to be unrealistic, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Betts has been sidelined for just over a week due to a fractured right rib, and Roberts indicated Sunday that the outfielder isn't particularly close to resuming baseball activities.The 29-year-old won't travel with the Dodgers during their upcoming road trip to Colorado, and a better timetable for his return is unlikely to be revealed until he's cleared to resume baseball activities.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that he's optimistic Betts (rib) will be ready to return from the 10-day injured list in around two weeks, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The skipper noted that Betts' return date will be contingent on how much discomfort the outfielder experiences while he's shut down in addition to whether he'll be at risk of aggravating the right rib fracture. Regardless, the fact that the Dodgers aren't immediately eyeing a long-term absence for Betts is a welcome sign for fantasy managers, who have ridden the wave of the 29-year-old's excellent counting-stats production (17 home runs, six stolen bases, 53 runs and 40 RBI) to go along with a .273 batting average. Eddy Alvarez will start in right field in Sunday's series finale with the Guardians, but catcher Austin Barnes and utility man Zach McKinstry are also candidates to receive more work while Betts is out.

The Dodgers officially placed Betts on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a fractured right rib.

Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Betts would be deactivated after cracking the rib a few days earlier in an outfield collision with Cody Bellinger, but the Dodgers waited until shortly before Sunday's series finale with the Guardians to make the transaction official. Per Juan Toribio of MLB.com, Eddy Alvarez will bat eighth and start in right field Sunday, and the 32-year-old looks like he'll be first in line for regular at-bats while Betts is sidelined indefinitely.

Betts is going to the 10-day injured list with a cracked right rib, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

He was scratched from the lineup for a second day in a row Saturday and it turns out an MRI revealed a cracked rib after X-rays didn't turn anything up.

Betts (rib) was scratched from the lineup for the second straight day Saturday against the Guardians, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Betts has been dealing with a right rib contusion in recent days. While an X-ray confirmed Friday that the issue wasn't anything worse than that, he's nevertheless been pulled from the lineup for the second straight day. Will Smith enters the lineup in his place and will serve as the designated hitter.

Betts (rib) is starting Saturday's game against the Guardians, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts was removed from Friday's lineup against Cleveland due to a right rib contusion, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative and will start in right field and lead off Saturday. He's hit just .067 with a solo home run, a walk and seven strikeouts over his last seven games.

Betts (rib) underwent X-rays that came back negative Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 29-year-old was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Guardians due to a right rib contusion, an issue that he sustained when colliding with Cody Bellinger in the outfield Wednesday. Betts will undergo a CT scan Saturday to help determine the severity of the issue, but early test results have been encouraging.

Betts was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland due to a right rib contusion, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

It's unclear when Betts suffered the injury, though it could potentially be related to his 2-for-30 slump over his last seven games. As long as his injury remains nothing worse than a bruise, it's likely he won't need a trip to the injured list, though it's still possible he sits for at least a couple more games.

Betts was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians for undisclosed reasons, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

The Dodgers have yet to provide a reason for the change in plans, but it's likely that Betts is dealing with at least a minor injury or illness. Eddy Alvarez will enter the lineup in his place, batting eighth and playing right field.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Angels.

Betts gave the Dodgers some extra breathing room with his eighth-inning blast. Entering Tuesday, he was stuck in a 2-for-31 slump across his last seven games, which had cooled him off following a hot May. The 29-year-old has still put together a formidable line for the season, slashing .278/.354/.544 with 17 homers, 40 RBI, 53 runs scored, six stolen bases and 13 doubles through 271 plate appearances as the Dodgers' primary leadoff hitter.

Betts went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Mets.

New York and Los Angeles raced through four scoreless innings before Betts produced the game's first run with a single in the fifth. That marked the fifth time in his past seven games that the star outfielder has collected at least one RBI, and he's slashed .367/.406/.800 with four homers, six RBI and two stolen bases over that stretch. Betts is among the early leaders in the running for National League MVP with a .310/.394/.614 slash line, 16 homers, 36 RBI, 51 runs and five steals across 226 plate appearances.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Pirates on Wednesday.

Betts was exceptional in May, slashing .342/.411/.746 with 12 homers, 27 RBI, 31 runs and one stolen base across 28 games. He hinted Wednesday that the turn of the calendar isn't going to slow him down, as he notched his second three-hit performance over his past three games and launched his NL-leading 16th long ball of the campaign. Betts is slashing .306/.392/.617 on the season and is among the early leaders for National League MVP consideration.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in a loss to the Pirates on Monday.

Betts went back-to-back with Hanser Alberto in the fifth inning, giving the 2018 AL MVP his NL-leading 15th long ball of the campaign. All but three of his homers have come in the current month, and he has gone deep seven times in his past 10 games. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Betts surpassed Jackie Robinson for the franchise record with his 22nd extra-base hit in May when he doubled in the ninth inning.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Betts got the Dodgers off to a positive start with a solo shot to right field to lead off the game, and he followed with a third-inning single and stolen base. The veteran outfielder has been on a remarkable run of late, slashing .500/.583/1.200 with six homers, 12 RBI, 12 runs and a steal over his past eight contests. Betts now leads the National League with 14 long balls on the campaign.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 victory versus Arizona.

Betts went deep in the second inning off Madison Bumgarner, giving the outfielder five homers over his past seven games. The power surge has lifted Betts into a tie for first place in the National League with 13 long balls on the season despite the fact that he did not go deep until his 12th game of the campaign. Betts' career high for homers in a season is 32 with Boston in 2018, and he is currently on pace to surpass that mark.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk and three runs scored in a 14-1 rout over Arizona on Thursday.

The Dodgers racked up 24 hits in the contest -- the most by an MLB team this season -- and Betts once again served as a catalyst with three base knocks out of the leadoff spot. The All-Star outfielder has been swinging a red-hot stick for the past two weeks, slashing .418/.500/.945 with eight doubles, seven homers, 21 runs and 17 RBI over his past 14 games.

Betts is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The Dodgers planned to have Betts rest Tuesday, only for manager Dave Roberts to change his mind when fellow outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) was a late scratch. The decision to keep Betts in the lineup paid dividends, as the 29-year-old continued his torrid stretch by going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a walk and four RBI in the Dodgers' 9-4 win. Even though Bellinger remains idle Wednesday, Betts will get a breather while the Dodgers roll out an outfield of Gavin Lux, Chris Taylor and Hanser Alberto.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Nationals.

The outfielder was originally supposed to get the day off, but when Cody Bellinger (illness) was a late scratch, Betts was able to continue his weeks-long hot streak. Over his last 12 games, he's slashing .408/.491/.980 with six multi-hit performances, seven homers, 17 RBI and 18 runs.

Betts will be out of the lineup for rest Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Betts has started each of the Dodgers' last 12 games, so he'll get a regularly scheduled rest day. He went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Nationals. Betts has gone 17-for-49 across his last 12 starts, tallying five home runs, 13 RBI and 16 runs scored.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in a loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.

Betts produced the first run of the game, drilling a solo shot in the third inning. He also drew a walk in the 10th frame that led to the go-ahead run, but Los Angeles was unable to hold the lead. Betts got off to a slow start this season, but he has picked things up considerably over his past 11 games, slashing .326/.404/.783 with five homers, 11 RBI and 14 runs. The hot stretch has pushed him into a tie for seventh in the league with 10 long balls on the campaign and into 14th place with a .888 OPS.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Phillies.

His solo shot in the third inning got the Dodgers on the board, and Betts added a two-run double in the fifth. The 29-year-old has crossed the plate in an impressive nine straight games, a stretch during which he's batting .368 (14-for-38) with four homers, 10 RBI and 12 runs.

Betts went 3-for-7 with a home run, a double, two walks, two RBI and five runs across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks.

It was a productive doubleheader for Betts, who is now 9-for-25 with three home runs, three doubles, seven RBI and nine runs over his past six contests. Following a slow start the season the 29-year-old has improved his season slash line to .269/.353/.493 to go along with eight long balls, 20 RBI and three stolen bases.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in Sunday's win over the Phillies.

Betts was the only player on the Dodgers to collect multiple hits in the win, belting a solo homer to center field in the third inning and doubling home Gavin Lux in the eighth. The star outfielder has homered in two straight games and has gone deep five times overall in his past 13 contests. Over that stretch, he's slashing .304/.333/.625 with 12 RBI and 11 runs.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Phillies.

After Philadelphia put up three runs in the top of the first inning, Betts responded by leading off the bottom of the frame with a shot to left field. The long ball was his fourth in his past 12 games, a stretch during which he is slashing .288/.321/.558 with 10 runs and 10 RBI. Betts leads the Dodgers with six homers on the season.

Betts isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates.

Betts snapped a 10-game hitting streak by going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Tuesday, and he'll get his first day off in nearly a month. Chris Taylor will shift to right field while Edwin Rios enters the lineup as the designated hitter.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI in a 6-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

After going 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in the matinee, Betts carried the Dodgers' offense in the nightcap, rapping a bases-loaded double in the second inning to break open a 1-1 tie and then launching a two-run shot off Cubs closer David Robertson in the ninth. All five of Betts' homers on the season have come in the last 13 games, a stretch during which he's slashing .327/.414/.653 with two steals, 10 RBI and 17 runs.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and an additional run in a 9-1 win over the Giants on Wednesday.

Betts got things going for the Dodgers in the fourth inning, singling to start off the frame and coming around to score the team's first run on a Trea Turner single. Betts produced a run on his own in the sixth, slugging a solo shot to center field off ex-teammate Alex Wood. The veteran outfielder has gotten at least one hit in six straight games is slashing .409/.417/.682 with two homers, seven runs and three RBI over that span.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Tigers.

He led off the home half of the first inning with some yard work, and that homer was all the Dodgers' offense could muster against Beau Brieske and company. Betts got off to a slow start this season and his numbers are still well below expectations, but he's been swinging the bat better of late. The 29-year-old is now up to three homers, 19 runs scored and three steals to go along with a .230/.352/.378 batting line.

Betts went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base in a 4-0 win versus Arizona on Monday.

Betts kickstarted the Dodgers' offense in the first inning, leading off the game with a walk and coming around to score on a Trea Turner double. The veteran outfielder also singled and stole second base in the fifth before crossing the plate on Max Muncy's two-bagger. Betts suffered through a slow start to the season but has reached base six times over his past two games, scoring five runs in that span.

Betts went 1-for-3 with two walks and three runs in a 10-2 victory over the Padres on Sunday.

Betts singled in the first inning and walked in the third and sixth, scoring on all three occasions. The 29-year-old has scored six runs over his last three games and leads MLB with 14 runs on the season, which isn't all that surprising considering he leads off for a loaded Dodger's team. It's been a slow start for Betts' standards with a low .196 average and more strikeouts than games played but the star should get things straightened out soon.

Betts went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs, two walks, a stolen base and an additional run in a 6-1 win against San Diego on Friday.

Betts led the charge for Los Angeles on Friday, walking and stealing second in the third inning, smashing a solo shot in the fifth, walking and scoring in the seventh and homering again in the ninth. The former MVP's four times on base doubles his previous high on the season as Betts looks to build on the exceptional performance to improve a disappointing .208/.333/.375 slash line.

Betts isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts started in each of the first seven games of the regular season and hit .226 with two doubles, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base. Chris Taylor will shift to right field while Edwin Rios serves as the designated hitter.

Betts will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Dodgers generated a season-high seven runs in Tuesday's win, but Betts wasn't a major factor in the victory, reaching base in only one of his four plate appearances. He enters Wednesday's series finale with a .167/.211/.222 slash line over 19 plate appearances on the season, but fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to the slow start.

Betts (illness) is starting Friday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts missed the last two games due to a stomach illness, but he'll play in right field and lead off against San Diego on Friday. The start marks his spring debut, but the 29-year-old should be available for Opening Day.

Betts (illness) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League matchup against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts has been dealing with a stomach illness since Tuesday, and he'll be held out of the lineup for a second straight game. However, manager Dave Roberts initially said that he expected the 29-year-old to return Thursday, so it's unlikely that Betts will require a lengthy absence.

Dodgers manger Dave Roberts said he expects Betts (illness) to rejoin the Cactus League lineup Thursday versus the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts had been in line to play in Wednesday's game against the Guardians, but the Dodgers opted to hold him out when he started experiencing a stomach illness Tuesday. The veteran outfielder has apparently made good strides in his recovery in the past 24 hours, so he won't end up being sidelined for long.

Betts is dealing with a stomach bug and may miss a game or two, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts was scheduled to start Wednesday against the Guardians but might not be able to do so. Assuming he's only delayed by a few days at most, however, his readiness for the upcoming season shouldn't be significantly affected.

Betts took at-bats against teammate Clayton Kershaw during a live batting practice session Monday and appears to be back to full strength after battling a hip issue in the second half of last season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

About a month after the Dodgers were eliminated by Atlanta in last season's NLCS, Betts told reporters that he didn't think he would require an offseason procedure to address bone spurs in his right hip. The multiple months of rest were seemingly enough to resolve the matter, so Betts isn't expected to face any restrictions as Opening Day draws closer. Even though his second season in Los Angeles was marred by injury, Betts wasn't a disaster for those who invested a first-round pick in him, as he finished with a solid .264/.367/.487 slash line while delivering 23 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 93 runs and 58 RBI over 122 games.

Betts said Wednesday that his right hip has felt good early in the offseason, and he doesn't expect to require surgery, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts missed about a month between July and August while battling a hip issue, but he was an everyday player across the final month of the 2021 season. Although the right fielder will undergo at least one more checkup this winter to monitor the issue, he looks as though he'll be in line for a relatively normal offseason.

Betts went 4-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's Game 5 win over the Giants in the NLDS.

Betts collected a hit in each of his plate appearances and came around to score the Dodgers' first run of the contest. The effort was Betts' fourth multi-hit performance of the series, and he also collected one home run, four RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Giants in Game 4 of the NLDS.

Betts has recorded hits in four of his five appearances since the end of the regular season, and he hit his first home run of the 2021 playoffs in Tuesday's victory. Since the start of the postseason, the 29-year-old has gone 7-for-20 with a home run, four RBI, a stolen base and a walk.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Thursday's 8-3 win against the Padres.

Betts led off the bottom of the first with a solo home run off San Diego starter Vince Velasquez but was otherwise quiet in the game. The long ball is the 28-year-old's 23rd of the season and fourth this month as Betts slashed a disappointing .255/.347/.412 in September.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-9 win over the Padres.

Betts only hit of the night was a solo shot to left center that brought the Dodgers within three, as they eventually ended up flipping a four-run deficit into a two-run advantage. The 28-year-old has notched at least a hit in 20 of his last 23 games and now has an extra-base hit in back-to-back after an eight-game span during which he didn't have any. Betts is now slashing .268/.371/.492 with 22 homers, 56 RBI, 89 runs scored, 10 steals and 67:83 BB:K over 533 plate appearances.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday in a 5-3 win.

When Betts swiped third base in the eighth inning, it gave him 10 thefts on the campaign, extending his streak of seasons with double-digit steals to seven. Betts is running slightly less in 2021 than in years past, but he still ranks among only 14 National Leaguers with at least 20 homers and 10 thefts on the campaign.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and RBI and an HBP in Sunday's 8-0 win against San Diego.

Betts homered in the fifth inning to extend Los Angeles' lead to 2-0, singled and scored in the seventh and was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth. The 28-year-old has been a key contributor to a weekend sweep of San Diego with consecutive multi-hit games with homers.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional RBI and a caught stealing in a 5-4 triumph over San Diego on Saturday.

Betts singled and was caught stealing second in the first inning, hit an RBI sacrifice fly in the third and connected on a three-run homer off San Diego starter Chris Paddack in the fifth. The former MVP was responsible for half of Los Angeles' hits on the evening and tied his season high with four RBI. He's compiled an impressive 6-for-13 stretch at the dish over his last four games.

Betts will sit Tuesday against the Cardinals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts has hit just .167/.333/.333 in 11 games since returning from a hip injury. He'll get a rest Tuesday while Steven Souza takes over in right field.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a run, walk and two stolen bases in a 6-1 win over the Giants on Saturday.

Betts did all of his damage early Saturday, walking, stealing second and third and scoring in the first inning and singling in the third. The single broke a two-game hitless stretch for the former MVP, while it was encouraging to see Betts active on the bases as the steals were his first since June 25.

Betts went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional run and two walks in a 3-2 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday.

Betts was responsible for Los Angeles' first run with his solo shot off Charlie Morton in the fourth inning and walked in the sixth and eighth, scoring the go-ahead run in the eighth. It appears the former MVP is finally rounding back into form after a few slow games following an IL stint.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 win against Atlanta on Monday.

Betts went yard in the third inning to comprise one of four Dodger home runs in the game. It was only the outfielder's second hit since returning from a three-week absence on Thursday and Betts' first home run in seven games.

Betts will rest every fourth day going forward, the Associated Press reports.

Betts didn't start Sunday after playing the previous three days, and the Dodgers appear committed to having the star outfielder stick to that schedule, at least temporarily. An off day this Thursday may provide a built-in respite without necessitating a missed game, but the team then plays 13 straight days, which equates to three games off for Betts down the stretch if the pattern holds true. Manager Dave Roberts did suggest that the scheduled off days may be subject to change, stating, "There's going to be a point where we're just going to run him out there every day because he's the best option."

Betts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts returned from the injured list Thursday and started the past three games, and he'll receive Sunday off after going 1-for-9 with three walks and a run scored. Billy McKinney will take over in right field for the series finale versus Colorado.

Betts went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Padres.

The All-Star outfielder started in right field and slotted into the third spot in the order behind Trea Turner and Corey Seager. Betts has previously indicated a preference for batting leadoff, but it's unclear whether he'll return to that role or if Turner will remain atop the order full time. In the win, Betts was retired his first three times to the plate before walking in the eighth inning. He was returning from a 15-game absence after going on the injured list with a hip issue.

Betts (hip) was officially activated from the injured list and will bat third while playing right field Thursday against the Padres, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts spent about two weeks on the injured list but is reportedly pain-free after taking an injection to aid his recovery process. Even given the positive reports about his health, it's not clear if he will receive more regular days off to manage the issue. Betts' activation will put a squeeze on playing time in the Dodgers' outfield, as Chris Taylor finds himself on the bench Thursday.

Manager Dave Roberts said Betts (hip) is scheduled to be activated off the 10-day injured list for Thursday's series finale against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old took live at-bats off Tony Gonsolin on Wednesday, and he'll now return from the injured list after spending about two weeks on the shelf. Betts received an injection to alleviate the pain in his hip and will play through the injury, so he could receive more regular maintenance days down the stretch, especially since his return will mean the Los Angeles lineup is back up to full health.

Manager Dave Roberts said that Betts (hip) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Thursday if all goes well with the outfielder's rehab program, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Roberts said Betts is scheduled to play in simulated games in Los Angeles and San Diego on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, and if his inflamed right hip responds well to the activity, the 28-year-old will re-enter the lineup for Thursday's series finale versus the Padres after taking Wednesday off to rest. Once Betts is reinstated from the IL, the Dodgers could run a three-man rotation of Chris Taylor, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock at the other two outside spots alongside the four-time Silver Slugger winner.

Betts (hip) will participate in a sim game Sunday and continue with baseball activities Monday and Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Betts began swinging a bat Thursday and also told manager Dave Roberts that he no longer has pain in his hip. The Dodgers will assess Betts' health as he continues to ramp up, though he reportedly remains on track for a return next week. Assuming no setbacks, Betts may not participate in a rehab assignment as originally expected, though there has not been an official decision made in that regard.

Betts (hip) will begin participating in baseball activities Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Starting up baseball activities is a significant step in Betts' rehab work, but he remains without a clear return timeline. The 28-year-old is dealing with a bone spur in his right hip, and he'll attempt to play through the injury after recently receiving an injection to alleviate the pain. It's unclear if Betts will require a rehab assignment before rejoining the big-league roster.

Betts received an injection to alleviated the pain for the bone spur in his right hip but remains without a timeline for his return, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 28-year-old is feeling better after the injection, but he's not currently participating in baseball activities, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Betts will attempt to play through the injury after spending some time on the shelf before addressing the issue during the offseason, possibly with surgery.

Betts (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday and will return to Los Angeles to undergo additional medical testing, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts hasn't seen the field since Saturday due to the hip issue, and he'll move to the injured list only 10 days after previously returning from the injury. The 28-year-old had a minimum stay on the shelf last time around, but the team may be more cautious this time given how quickly the injury worsened and sidelined him. Cody Bellinger and Chris Taylor should see most of the action between center and right field in his absence.

Betts (hip) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts has continued to deal with a right hip issue recently, and the injury forced his late removal from Tuesday's lineup. He'll remain out of the lineup Wednesday and could require time on the 10-day IL. Matt Beaty will start in right field and bat eighth.

Betts is still dealing with his right hip issue and may be placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts was initially scratched from Tuesday's lineup with no explanation, but it's now clear the hip injury has not gone away and a more extended absence may be necessary. The same injury had him on the IL from July 25 to August 1.

Betts was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Phillies for undisclosed reasons, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

An explanation for Betts' being removed from the starting nine should become clear shortly. Billy McKinney will bat eighth and play right field.

Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's 5-3 win over the Angels that Betts would be held out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale for rest purposes, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Betts exited Friday's series opener with right hip discomfort, but the injury didn't prevent the five-time All-Star from starting Saturday, when he finished the night 1-for-4 with a strikeout. His absence from the lineup Sunday looks to be a pre-planned maintenance day, as Betts has started each of Los Angeles' previous five games since he was reinstated from the injured list Aug. 1. The Dodgers are expected to roll out an outfield of AJ Pollock, Chris Taylor and Cody Bellinger as they wrap up the Freeway Series.

Betts (hip) will bat third and play right field Saturday against the Angels, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts exited Friday's series opener with right hip discomfort, but the issue evidently wasn't a particularly significant one. He'll look to continue an excellent run which has seem him hit .559 with six homers over his last nine games.

Betts was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers in the top of the seventh inning due to right hip discomfort.

Betts appeared to be in some pain after he crossed the plate in the bottom of the first inning Friday, but he was initially able to remain in the contest. However, the right fielder was ultimately removed from the game as part of a double switch in the top of the seventh. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but Betts spent time on the injured list with a hip injury in late July. Prior to his departure, the 28-year-old went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI.

Betts is starting in right field Friday after playing the previous three games at second base, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Manager Dave Roberts has opted to use Betts at the keystone to limit the strain on his injured hip, so his return to the outfield Friday is certainly an encouraging sign that the issue is subsiding some. With multiple Dodgers having excellent position flexibility, it's possible that Betts sees more time at second base in the future. That being said, he's set to resume serving as the primary right fielder starting Friday.

Betts went 2-for-5 with two home runs in Wednesday's win over the Astros.

Betts took Jake Odorizzi deep twice, blasting solo shots in both the first and second innings. The star outfielder might only be hitting .274 this season, but he has been impressive of late with seven multi-hit games over his last 10 contests while going deep six times in that stretch. Betts is hitting .475 with a 1.557 OPS during that 10-game stretch.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run, a walk and a strikeout in Los Angeles' 13-0 shutout of the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Betts reached base three times Sunday, walking in the first, singling and scoring in the seventh and slugging his 15th home run in the ninth. It was reported that Betts could see increased opportunity at second base -- Sunday was his second appearance there this season - to limit the strain on his injured hip, though his performance at the dish didn't resemble a hampered player.

Betts (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and is starting at second base against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Manager Dave Roberts indicated Saturday Betts could spend some time at second base to reduce the strain on his hip, and the outfielder is indeed starting at the keystone in his first game off the shelf. The 28-year-old played a few innings at the position July 10 and has a handful of appearances there in his big-league career, though he played more at second in the minors. It shouldn't be long before Betts makes his return to the outfield.

Betts has discussed with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts the possibility of spending some time at second base to reduce the strain on his injured right hip, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The Dodgers recently took a similar approach with Cody Bellinger, having him play two games at first base after returning from a hamstring injury. Betts has some experience at second base, having played the position at times in the minors and occasionally in the majors -- most recently, for a few innings July 10. He's unlikely to spend substantial time at the position, however, given the recent acquisition of Trea Turner (COVID-19), who is expected to share the middle infield with Corey Seager. Per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, Betts indicated that he will return to the lineup when he is eligible to be activated off the injured list Sunday.

Betts (hip) participated in baseball activities Wednesday and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Sunday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts finally landed on the injured list over the weekend after sitting out most of last week with hip inflammation, but it appears he's headed for a minimum stay on the shelf. The 28-year-old should continue ramping up his activity over the next couple days in advance of his potential activation.

The Dodgers placed Betts on the 10-day injured list with right hip inflammation.

Los Angeles spent the hours leading up to Sunday's series finale against the Rockies weighing whether to place Betts on the IL before ultimately pulling the trigger on the transaction minutes before opening pitch. Ideally, the Dodgers would have made the call earlier, as Betts failed to quickly shake off the hip injury and ended up sitting out each of the past seven contests. Due to the timing of the IL move, Betts won't be eligible to return to action until Aug. 1, when the Dodgers conclude a series with the Diamondbacks. Billy McKinney, Matt Beaty and Luke Raley appear to be the main candidates to pick up work in the outfield while Betts is on the shelf.

Betts (hip) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers will decide later Sunday whether to place Betts on the injured list, or to "continue to kick it down the road," according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts will be absent from the lineup Sunday for the eighth game in a row, as his recovery from a sore right hip continues to linger longer than anticipated. He received a cortisone shot Saturday to address the pain in his hip, and the Dodgers may want to wait and see how Betts is feeling 24 hours after the injection before making a call on whether or not he'll go on the IL. After Sunday's series finale, the Dodgers won't play again until Tuesday in San Francisco, so a formal announcement on Betts' status may not be made for a couple of days, even if the team is in fact planning to place him on the shelf.

Betts (hip) will sit as expected Saturday against the Rockies as he waits for the cortisone shot he received recently to have an effect, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The Dodgers may wish that they placed Betts on the injured list several days ago, as he hasn't played since Monday and isn't expected to play again until the Dodgers head to San Francisco on Tuesday. He still isn't being placed on the injured list, however, with the team seemingly optimistic that the cortisone shot will have the desired effect. That aligns with recent comments from manager Dave Roberts, who noted that Betts' main issue at the moment is pain tolerance.

Betts (hip) had imaging done on his injured right hip that revealed nothing unusual, but he isn't expected to return during the Dodgers' weekend series against Colorado, the Associated Press reports.

Betts hasn't played since July 19 due to the hip issue, and he's likely to miss at least two more games despite the reassuring tests. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that the star outfielder's ability to compete is dependent on his pain tolerance, and Los Angeles has thus far been hesitant to put Betts on the injured list despite the multi-game absence. That may largely be due to the team's big upcoming series against the NL West-leading Giants, which Betts would have to miss entirely if he were to be placed on the IL. The team is hoping that having Betts sit out the final two games of the current series against the Rockies and rest during Monday's off day will allow him to return in time for Game 1 of the division clash versus San Francisco, which begins Tuesday.

Betts (hip) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts will be excluded from the lineup for a sixth consecutive game Friday, and he could require a stint on the injured list as he continues to deal with a right hip injury. Billy McKinney will start in right field and bat second.

Betts (hip) remains day-to-day, but a stint on the injured list is possible, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports

Betts remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants and has now missed five consecutive games. It was reported earlier in the week that Betts was available as a pinch-hitter, so the fact that a stint on the injured list is now considered may mean he isn't recovering as quickly as expected. Billy McKinney is starting in right field Thursday, though Zach McKinstry could also see an uptick in playing time if Betts does land on the injured list.

Betts (hip) isn't starting Thursday against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game, although he was able to serve as a pinch hitter Monday. It's not clear whether he could be available off the bench in Thursday's series finale, but Billy McKinney will take over in right field and bat eighth.

Betts (hip) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

It marks the fourth straight absence for Betts as he continues to manage the right hip injury. The 28-year-old was expected to be available off the bench Tuesday, though he never entered the contest.

Betts (hip) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts was expected to rejoin the starting nine Tuesday after sitting out the past two games, but the hip issue will keep him out of the lineup once again. The 28-year-old should be available off the bench as a pinch hitter, per Ardaya, so it appears a trip to the injured list still isn't being considered.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Monday's 7-2 loss to the Giants that he expects Betts (hip) to start in Tuesday's game, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Betts was included in the Dodgers' initial lineup Monday, but he was scratched from the contest after his sore right hip continued to bother him while he was running. The superstar outfielder was deployed as a pinch-hitter off the bench, striking out in his lone plate appearance. Assuming Betts is feeling better during a pregame workout, he should have a good chance at avoiding a third consecutive absence.

Betts was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Giants due to right hip irritation, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts is evidently still dealing with the same hip issue that forced him from Saturday's contest, and it'll cost him at least one more game. Matt Beaty shifts to right field and Zach Reks gets the start in left as a result.

Betts (hip) will lead off and play right field Monday against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts exited Saturday's game against the Rockies with right hip irritation and didn't take part in Monday's contest, but the Dodgers never seemed particularly concerned about the issue. He's been on a tear over his last four games, going 12-for-16 at the plate with three homers and four doubles.

Manager Dave Roberts said following Saturday's win over the Rockies that Betts (hip) won't play in Sunday's series finale, but that he expects the outfielder to be back in the lineup Monday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts exited Saturday's game in the seventh inning with what has been described as right hip irritation. Roberts said that the issue has bothered Betts throughout the season, though Saturday marked the first time it forced him to exit. The superstar outfielder will not play Sunday, but the skipper was adamant that he'll be ready to go for the pivotal series against the Giants.

Betts exited Saturday's game against Colorado because of right hip irritation.

Betts went 4-for-4 with a homer and three doubles, but he came up limping following his last two-bagger. The club has communicated that it's the outfielder's hip causing him trouble. He'll likely continue to be evaluated, and his status for Sunday's game remains unclear.

Betts exited Saturday's game against the Rockies after appearing to suffer a lower body injury while running the bases in the seventh inning, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He went 4-for-4 with a home run, three doubles and three RBI prior to departing.

Betts was seen limping after legging out his third double of the night. He'll be evaluated by the Los Angeles medical staff before further update is given. The outfielder can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Friday's 10-4 win over the Rockies.

Betts has recorded multiple hits and has scored multiple runs in each of the past three games, improving his slash line to .261/.369/.477 in the process. While Betts hasn't quite lived up to the expectations that came with being a consensus first-round pick in fantasy drafts, his production could improve in the second half with the loaded Los Angeles lineup having gotten most of its key players back in recent weeks save for Corey Seager (hand), who should return from the injured list before the end of July.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional runs and a walk in a 7-4 victory against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Betts smacked a leadoff home run in the first, singled in the third and eighth and walked in the ninth, scoring on the latter two occasions. The outfielder has now reached base nine times in his last 11 plate appearances to conclude the first half with a .256/.366/.472 slash line, 13 home runs, 58 runs and seven stolen bases in 81 games.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a grand slam, three additional runs and three walks in a 22-1 trouncing of Arizona on Saturday.

Betts' seventh inning grand slam off Alex Young extended Los Angeles' lead to 13-0 and his four runs and three walks both represent season highs. The incredible game increased the former MVP's slash line to .249/.360/.458.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Marlins.

His third-inning blast off Ross Detwiler was one of three in the frame for the Dodgers, giving them a 5-2 lead that the bullpen couldn't make stick. Betts is wrapping up a disappointing first half that has seen him slash .246/.356/.453 through 75 games with 11 homers, seven steals, 32 RBI and 50 runs.

Betts isn't starting Monday's game against the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Batts will get a rare day off after he went 4-for-15 with a double, two RBI, one run and two strikeouts across the last three games. Steven Souza will take over in right field and bat sixth.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Nationals.

Betts hasn't been very consistent at the plate of late and only has three multi-hit performances since June 15 onward. The star outfielder snapped a brief two-game hitless streak with this performance but has hit just .231 over his last 15 games, though his .844 OPS and a strong 10:12 BB:K in that span suggest he might be able to bounce back sooner than later.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, walk and strikeout in a 3-2 win over San Francisco on Monday.

Betts led off the bottom of the first with a solo shot off Giants' starter Anthony DeSclafani, the first of five solo home runs in the game that accounted for all five total runs, and later walked in the third and singled in the fifth. He accounted for three of Los Angeles' seven baserunners and has put together a modest four-game hitting streak, going 5-for-14 in the stretch.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

Betts got on for the first time all night via a sixth-inning walk and then later singled, stole a base and scored on a Max Muncy homer in the eighth. The 28-year-old is slashing .237/.366/.449 with nine long balls, 28 RBI, 44 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a 40:46 BB:K. Betts is currently on pace for the lowest batting average in his eight-year career, likely due to the fact that his BABIP is sitting at .267, which would be the lowest mark during his tenure as a professional.

Betts (illness) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Thursday against the Cubs, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts was pulled from Tuesday's contest while battling the stomach flu and was unavailable Wednesday after receiving some IV fluids, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Thursday. The 28-year-ols is 2-for-16 over his past five games and will attempt to get back on track with the ailment behind him.

Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday following the Dodgers' 5-3 loss to the Padres that Betts (illness) wasn't available off the bench after he received some IV fluids before flying back to Los Angeles, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts was out of the lineup Wednesday while he continued to recover from the stomach illness that forced his removal from Tuesday's 3-2 loss. Roberts indicated that the Dodgers remain hopeful that Betts' illness is only a 24-to-48-hour matter, so the outfielder may be ready to go for Thursday's series opener versus the Cubs.

Betts (illness) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Despite manager Dave Roberts' optimism, Betts was ultimately unable to start the series finale in San Diego. There's been no indication of whether he'll be available to pinch-hit in Wednesday's contest. Zach McKinstry is playing right field in Betts' stead and batting eighth.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after that he's hopeful Betts will be able to play in Wednesday's series finale with the Padres after exiting Tuesday's 3-2 loss with a stomach illness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts was reportedly managing the ailment heading into the game, but he still started and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before his condition took a turn for the worse as the contest unfolded. As a result, the Dodgers pulled Betts in the sixth inning, but the skipper is optimistic that after a night to rest up, the 28-year-old will be ready to go. If Betts is cleared to start, he could be joined in the outfield by Cody Bellinger (hamstring), who is on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the series finale.

Betts was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres with an apparent illness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts decided to play Tuesday despite battling stomach flu symptoms, and he ended up being pulled during the sixth inning. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting the contest, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale at San Diego.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-2 loss to San Diego on Monday.

Betts was the only Dodger with success against San Diego starter Yu Darvish, as his third inning home run was the only run and one of two hits in the game's first six innings. Though his performance has been below his lofty standards thus far, Betts is still slashing a respectable .252/367/.462 with nearly as many walks as strikeouts and 28 extra-base hits across 61 games.

Betts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts wasn't known to be nursing an injury after he went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, an RBI and two runs while playing all nine innings of Saturday's 9-3 win, so he's presumably sitting Sunday in what amounts to a pre-planned maintenance day. Chris Taylor will cover center field for Betts in the series finale.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Phillies.

Betts singled early in the game but did all his damage late when he launched a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh and then provided the Dodgers with some insurance the following inning with an RBI single to center. It was his fourth multi-hit performance this month as he raised his slash line to .258/.371/.462 with eight home runs, 25 RBI, 40 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 33:41 BB:K over 267 plate appearances.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two additional runs scored and a walk in the 5-3 win over the Rangers on Sunday.

Betts hit a solo home run off Dane Dunning in the third inning Sunday. The 28-year-old has taken a step back this season, slashing just .253/.368/.452 in 258 plate appearances. His power is down this year too, with just seven home runs. In the same amount of games last season, Betts had 16 long balls. However, he is still the primary leadoff hitter for the Dodgers and he leads the team in extra-base hits with 27.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Betts got the scoring started with a leadoff homer against Mitch Keller in the first inning. He also walked in the second frame, then singled, stole second and scored again in the eighth. Not a bad game for the speedy outfielder, who has collected six homers and six steals while slowly but surely heating up with a .255/.366/.447 slash line.

Betts went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 14-3 rout of the Cardinals.

Betts played a key role in Los Angeles' 11-run first inning, leading off the frame with a ground-rule double and later collecting an RBI single. Betts drove in another run with a single in the fourth inning before the Dodgers elected to replace him in the sixth frame after jumping out to a 14-3 lead. Betts has had a slow start to the campaign but is beginning to pick things up, going 6-for-11 with two doubles and three RBI over his past three games.

Betts (illness) will start in right field and bat leadoff Monday against the Cardinals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts is back in action after an allergic reaction led to him being scratched ahead of Sunday's series finale with the Giants. As expected, Betts' health situation wasn't a long-term concern, so he fill his normal everyday role throughout the Dodgers' six-game week.

Betts (illness) is expected to return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Betts was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Giants due to allergies, but manager Dave Roberts said that the right fielder could have been available if the game would have gone to extra innings. Betts also received a day off Saturday but should be back in action for Monday's series opener against St. Louis.

Betts was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Giants due to allergies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The 28-year-old was penciled in to bat leadoff and start in right field Sunday after taking the day off Saturday, but allergy issues resulted in a late removal from the lineup. Betts should be considered day-to-day and could be back in the starting nine Monday versus the Cardinals if he's feeling better.

Betts won't start Saturday's game against the Giants, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts went 0-for-6 with a strikeout in Friday's 10-inning loss to the Giants, and manager Dave Roberts said that the outfielder will get a day off to "recalibrate." The Dodgers will get more positional help Saturday with Cody Bellinger (lower leg) and Zach McKinstry (oblique) slated to return from the injured list, but Betts should return to the lineup in the near future.

Betts (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, batting leadoff and playing right field.

The star outfielder will return to the lineup after missing the Dodgers' previous two games with shoulder soreness.

The Dodgers scratched Betts from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants due to a sore left shoulder, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

After sitting out Saturday's 6-3 loss in what was believed to be a routine maintenance day, Betts will remain out of the lineup for a second day in a row. DJ Peters was a late addition to the starting nine in right field in place of Betts, whose status will now need to be monitored heading into the Dodgers' six-game week. Betts will at least have the benefit of another full day of rest before the Dodgers return to action Tuesday in Houston.

Betts will sit Saturday against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts sits for the first time this month. his .258/.366/.452 line this season would be one that most players in the league would be quite happy with, but his .818 OPS represents his lowest mark since 2017. DJ Peters will start in right field in his absence.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in a 9-1 win over Arizona on Tuesday.

Betts got the Dodgers off to a fast start, smashing a solo shot off Corbin Martin leading off the bottom of the first inning. He also scored the team's final run of the game, coming around on a Will Smith single after leading off the eighth frame with a single of his own. Betts is batting only .259 on the season but has gone 4-for-12 with three runs over his past three games.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a run, RBI, walk and stolen base in Friday's 9-6 win over Miami.

The Dodger's leadoff man walked and stole second in the first before recording an RBI double and eventually crossing the plate in an eight-run second. The superstar remains on track for his fourth 20/20 season.

Betts went 2-for-3 with two runs, four RBI, a walk and strikeout as the Dodgers beat the Angels 14-11 Saturday.

Betts recorded a pair of two-RBI singles in the fourth and fifth innings to help Los Angeles to an 11-0 lead they wouldn't relinquish. He'd been quiet during the Dodger's four-game losing streak but broke out in a big way during Saturday's win.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in the 9-2 loss to the Angels on Friday.

Betts homered in the ninth inning off Patrick Sandoval Friday. The long ball didn't affect the outcome of the game, but padded his stats nonetheless. The outfielder is off to a slow start for his expectations, slashing .257/.367/.450 with four home runs, seven RBI and 17 runs scored. He is still a speed threat with four stolen bases, but isn't getting on base at his usual rate. Batting leadoff for a top offense gives him lots of scoring opportunities and it won't take much to get him on a hot streak.

Betts went a combined 3-for-7 with a double, a walk and a stolen base during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

After collecting two singles in Game 1 of the twin bill, Betts slugged a double and stole a base in the nightcap. The star outfielder is slashing .263/.376/.434 on the season and has gone 8-for-24 (.333 average) over his past six games.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Brewers

The right-handed hitter gave the Dodgers a lead in the first inning with a solo shot off Brandon Woodruff. It was the third dinger of the season for the former MVP and he is now slashing .261/.381/.443 in 2021.

Betts will sit for Friday's game against the Brewers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts hits the bench for the eighth time so far this season. While most of his previous off days were due to minor injuries, this one appears to be just routine rest. Matt Beaty will start in right field in his absence.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Reds.

Betts has hit safely in five of his last six games, but this was his first multi-hit outing in more than a week -- he hadn't accomplished this feat since he went 2-for-4 against the Mariners on April 19. The star outfielder is not having a good start to the year and is only hitting .250 with a .774 OPS through his first 94 plate appearances. Both figures would be career-low marks for Betts if sustained across the entire season.

Betts went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored, a stole base and was also hit by a pitch in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Padres.

Betts was able to rope a double down the left field line to lead off the first and later came around to score for a quick 1-0 lead but the Dodgers' bats were mute for most of the game. He was able to get on again his next at-bat after getting hit and notched his third stolen base of the year but was left stranded when Edwin Rios struck out to end the inning. Despite slashing .273/.403/.473, Betts has only two RBI to his name thus far but has made up for it by scoring 12 times and posting a 9:8 BB:K.

Betts (forearm) is starting Thursday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts was hit by a pitch on the right forearm Monday and was held out of Tuesday's lineup as a result. However, X-rays on his forearm came back negative, and he'll play right field and lead off in Thursday's series opener against the Padres.

Manager Dave Roberts said he expects Betts (forearm) to start Thursday versus the Padres, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 28-year-old was held out of Tuesday's lineup after being hit by a pitch on the right forearm Monday, but he isn't expected to miss additional time after X-rays came back negative. Betts will have the benefit of Wednesday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery, and he should be back in the lineup Thursday, barring a setback.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said tests on Betts' right forearm returned negative Tuesday, but the outfielder is still managing some soreness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Though Betts is out of the lineup for Tuesday's series finale after he was plunked by a pitch late in Monday's loss to Seattle, he was fortunate to avoid any structural damage to his forearm. Roberts noted that Betts was "feeling pretty good" after reporting to the ballpark Tuesday, so he should have a good chance at gaining clearance for the start of the Dodgers' four-game series with the Padres, which begins Thursday. The Dodgers will first see how Betts responds to treatment before deciding on his status for the weekend series.

Betts is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Monday's game against the Mariners. While he didn't exit the contest, which ended one at-bat later, it's no surprise to see him get at least one day off. The Dodgers will get an off day Wednesday, so Betts will get at least two days to rest before the Dodgers head home to play the Padres on Thursday. Whether or not Betts will be available for the game is not yet clear.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Monday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners that Betts (forearm) would undergo medical tests Tuesday before a determination is made on his availability for the series finale later that day, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored over his first four plate appearances of the night before he was plunked on the right forearm by a pitch in the top of the ninth inning. Since the injury didn't affect Betts' ability to run the bases, he wasn't removed from the contest, but he'll be at risk of sitting out for the day game after a night game. The Dodgers should have a clearer picture for Betts' status for Tuesday's game and beyond once his medical tests are completed.

Betts was hit by a pitch on the right forearm in the ninth inning Monday night and appeared to be in considerable pain immediately afterward. He stayed in the game to run the bases, with the game ending on the next at-bat by teammate Corey Seager.

Betts needed some attention after the HBP, as well as some help taking off a batting glove. The Dodgers play a day-game Tuesday, so it wouldn't be surprising if he was out of the lineup.

Betts isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Betts went 2-for-8 with a home run, two walks and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series against Colorado. Luke Raley will take over in right field Thursday, batting eighth.

Betts (back) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Monday's win over the Rockies.

Making his return from a four-game absence due to lower-back stiffness, Betts touched up Antonio Senzatela in his second plate appearance. It was his second homer this season, and Betts also has a couple steals already despite the missed time. Manager Dave Roberts said after the game that Betts will play center field Wednesday, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.

Betts (back) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Colorado, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Betts' back stiffness never appeared to be a particularly serious issue, though it kept him out of the lineup for four straight games. He said Tuesday that the problem bothered him more while running than while swinging, so he should be set to build on his 1.029 OPS from his first five games in his return to action.

Manager Dave Roberts said Betts (back) won't play in Sunday's series finale against the Nationals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The 28-year-old isn't headed to the injured list, as Roberts indicated the team hopes he'll be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday after Monday's scheduled off day. Sunday will mark the fourth consecutive absence for Betts while he continues to deal with back stiffness. Edwin Rios and Zach McKinstry will man the corner outfield spots for the Dodgers in the series finale.

Betts (back) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Betts will be held out of the Dodgers' lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with back stiffness. Zach McKinstry will start in right field Saturday, batting eighth.

Betts (back) is out of Friday's lineup against the Nationals and is considered day-to-day, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 28-year-old was previously expected to be in the lineup Friday after being withheld from Wednesday's lineup with back stiffness, and he needs more time to recover coming off Thursday's scheduled off day. Zach McKinstry will start in right field for the Dodgers in his absence.

Betts (back) is expected to play Friday against the Nationals, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

He woke up with a stiff lower back Wednesday, which manager Dave Roberts said was residual from Tuesday's game. Zach McKinstry got the start in right field Wednesday in place of Betts.

Manager Dave Roberts said Betts is being held out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics due to lower-back stiffness, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The injury appears to be a day-to-day concern for Betts, who may just be receiving some preventative maintenance while the Dodgers wrap up their series in Oakland with a day game after a night game. Betts should benefit from a team off day Thursday before the Dodgers check back in on his condition ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Nationals in Los Angeles. Zach McKinstry will spell Betts in right field Wednesday.

Betts is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Though the Dodgers have the designated-hitter spot available in Oakland and are missing one of their big bats in Cody Bellinger (calf), manager Dave Roberts won't be determined from giving Betts what's presumably a pre-planned maintenance day. Zach McKinstry will man right field in place of Betts, who should return to the lineup for Friday's series opener versus Washington after a team off day Thursday.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Oakland.

Betts provided a nice stat line for fantasy managers who roster him, notching his first two steals and his first homer of the campaign in the victory. The veteran outfielder has enjoyed a quietly successful start to the season, slashing .348/.464/.565 and collecting at least one hit in each of his five games thus far.

Betts will sit for the first time this season Saturday against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Betts probably won't sit too often this season, but the Dodgers have enough depth that they can afford to give him more rest than he might receive on most other teams. He'll head to the bench in just the third game of the season, with Chris Taylor starting in right field.

Betts went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Tuesday's exhibition win over the Angels.

Betts led off the Dodgers' half of the first inning with a blast off Jose Quintana, then took Quintana deep again in the fourth frame. The All-Star outfielder finished spring with a .318/.423/.523 slash line, two homers and three RBI. He'll be in his customary leadoff position when the Dodgers face Colorado on Opening Day.

Betts is slashing .316/.435/.368 with five runs through 22 Cactus League plate appearances.

The veteran outfielder has flashed his typically steady bat throughout the exhibition slate, though he has only one extra-base hit (a double). Betts will man right field and bat leadoff for a stacked Dodgers team that will be vying for a second straight World Series championship.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double, and two runs Tuesday in a win over the Rays in Game 6 of the World Series.

Betts a solo homer in the eighth inning off Pete Fairbanks. The 28-year-old also hit a crucial double to advance Austin Barnes to third base and proceeded to score what would be the game winning run. Betts was a catalyst for the Dodgers all postseason and his impressive performance was crucial to them winning the World Series.

Betts went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday against the Rays.

Betts logged his fourth multi-hit game across his last six postseason contests. He also stole a pair of bases for the second time in the World Series, making a big impact for the Dodgers on the basepaths. The performance was another illustration of Betts' high level of play this postseason, as he's hitting .316/.412/.474 in 57 at-bats.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs and a pair of steals Tuesday in a win over the Rays in Game 1 of the World Series.

The 28-year-old continued his incredible postseason as he did it all on the offensive, swiping a pair of bags in the fifth and proceeded to hit a solo homer in the sixth inning off Josh Fleming. After robbing home runs in the elimination game Sunday against the Braves, Betts was a menace at the plate and on the base paths.

Betts went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, one RBI and one strikeout in Wednesday's Game 1 victory over the Brewers.

He scored the first run of the game when Will Smith walked with the bases loaded in the first inning. Betts' playoff resume with the Dodgers is off to a great start and he should lead off again Thursday.

Betts (hip) is starting Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Wednesday.

Betts suffered a hip injury Saturday that forced him to miss the regular-season finale, but he'll return to right field and lead off Wednesday. The 28-year-old went 3-for-18 with five runs, one walk and two strikeouts in his five games prior to suffering his injury.

Betts (hip) completed a round of batting practice Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The 28-year-old continues to work through the sore hip that cropped up after being hit by a pitch Saturday, and he had no issues during Tuesday's session. Manager Dave Roberts has never expressed much concern over the injury, and Betts appears on track to take his usual spot atop the lineup in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Wednesday.

Manager Dave Roberts said Betts (hip) is scheduled to face live pitching in a simulated game Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Betts is still tending to a sore hip after being struck by a pitch in Saturday's win over the Angels, and the injury will relegate him to the bench for Sunday's regular-season finale. Roberts doesn't seem too concerned about the injury, as Betts should be ready to handle his normal duties in the outfield and as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter during the postseason, assuming his sim game goes according to plan.

Betts (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Betts is believed to have avoided any major damage after he was removed in Saturday's 7-6 win when he was struck by a pitch in the left hip area. With the Dodgers having already secured baseball's top record, manager Dave Roberts is likely just holding Betts out of the final lineup of the regular season as a precaution. A.J. Pollock will serve as Los Angeles' leadoff man in Betts' stead.

Betts was removed from Saturday's game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch around the left hip, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old was hit by a pitch on the sixth pitch of the game and stayed in to run the bases, though he didn't return to the field for the following frame. Betts didn't appear visibly impacted after being plunked, but it's not much of a surprise to see the Dodgers expressing caution since they've already secured the best record in the National League.

Betts won't start in Sunday's game against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The Dodgers have yet to release their lineup for the series finale, but manager Dave Roberts confirmed Betts and Chris Taylor would both receive scheduled maintenance days in the matinee game. At 38-15 entering play Sunday, the Dodgers are in the driver's seat to enter the postseason as the National League's top seed, so Betts and some of the team's other key regulars could get a day off or two during the final week of the regular season.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Friday's 15-6 win over the Rockies.

Betts' first run of the game came in the fifth inning on a Chris Taylor single. The 27-year-old Betts added a solo shot in the sixth inning and a two-run triple in the seventh before scoring on a Corey Seager single for the Dodgers' final run. Betts is now slashing .306/.380/.607 with 16 homers, nine stolen bases, 39 RBI and 41 runs scored in 49 games after Friday's big performance.

Betts went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and one run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Padres.

The outfielder's two-hit day brought his slash line up to a robust .306/.381/.597 on the campaign. Betts also continues to be a threat on the base paths, with his three swiped bags bringing his season total to nine.

Betts went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and one run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Padres.

The outfielder's two-hit day brought his slash line up to a robust .306/.381/.597 on the campaign. Betts also continues to be a threat on the base paths, with his three swiped bags bringing his season total to nine.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Astros.

Betts' fifth-inning blast capped a four-run rally that gave the Dodgers a 5-0 lead. It was his 15th homer of the season. The outfielder has added 35 RBI, 35 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .301/.381/.607 slash line in 44 games.

Betters batted leadoff and started at second base during Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks, going 0-for-3 with a pair of walks, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

The Dodgers have all but guaranteed a playoff birth with a 32-13 record, so manager Dave Roberts opted to test Betts at the keystone in preparation for a potential emergency situation. The 27-year-old also appeared in one game at second base for the Red Sox in 2018, and he also worked as a middle infielder in the minors before being shifted to the outfield. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Betts will receive another start at second base in the coming weeks and will also move him in from the outfield in-game.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Betts took Taylor Clarke deep in the first inning to score the first run of the game. It was a team-leading 14th home run for the 27-year-old, who has now extended his hitting streak to 10 games. Overall, he's batting .307/.380/.613 during a stellar first campaign in Los Angeles.

Betts went 1-for-6 with an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Betts left three baserunners and had a relatively off day for his standards, but the star center fielder extended his hitting streak to nine games with an RBI single in the seventh inning. Betts is slashing .389/.477/.583 with two homers and eight RBI in 36 at-bats during that stretch.

Betts isn't in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies.

Betts has been on a tear recently as he racked up five hits over the past two games, but he'll get a day off Sunday. Enrique Hernandez will take over in right field.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and another run scored during Friday's win against the Rockies.

Betts cranked a two-run home run against Jeff Hoffman in the eighth inning, scoring Gavin Lux in the process. The 27-year-old has been a pivotal addition to the Dodgers lineup this season. He leads his teammates in long balls (13), hits (46), RBI (30) and on-base percentage (.385).

Betts went 1-for-2 with a double, three walks, a run and a stolen base in Saturday's win over Texas.

Betts was busy in the contest, reaching base four times, taking part in a seventh-inning double-steal and scoring a run on a Max Muncy homer. The veteran has drawn 16 walks on the season, helping him post a .372 OBP along with a .289 average, 11 home runs, 24 RBI and six stolen bases.

Betts was a late addition to the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Giants, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

It is unclear exactly what transpired for him to be off the original lineup and then added to the lineup less than an hour later. It seems like he should also be available for the nightcap of the twin bill.

Betts is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Giants.

Betts has appeared in 29 games for the Dodgers this season, slashing .293/.359/.638 with 11 home runs and five stolen bases during that stretch. It remains to be seen whether the outfielder will rejoin the lineup for the second half of Thursday's twin bill. The Dodgers are going with Job Pederson, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock in their outfield in this one.

Betts went 3-for-5 with two homers, three RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rockies.

It's hard to stuff the stat sheet more than Betts did Sunday. He knocked a solo shot in the third inning, stole two bags in the seventh, and crushed a two-run blast in the eighth. The superstar outfield is up to 11 homers, 24 RBI and five stolen bases with a 1.032 OPS this season.

Betts will sit Friday against the Rockies.

This appears to be nothing more than a routine day off for Betts, who has opened his first season in Los Angeles on the right foot, hitting .294/.363/.627 with nine homers in 26 games. Joc Pederson slides to right field in his absence, with Chris Taylor starting left.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two runs scored in Monday's 11-9 win over the Mariners.

Betts got the Dodgers on the board with his solo shot in the first inning. He also knocked in Max Muncy on a single in the second before scoring on Corey Seager's three-run homer. Betts has been in a groove with four multi-hit efforts in his last five games. The star outfielder is up to nine homers, 21 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases in 23 games overall.

Betts went 2-for-5 with an RBI single, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels.

Betts got aboard with a single in the third inning, then stole second and scored on Max Muncy's homer. In the fourth, Betts knocked in Enrique Hernandez with a single and scored on Corey Seager's three-run blast. The 27-year-old Betts has recorded multiple hits in three of the last four games. He's slashing .314/.372/.663 with eight homers, 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and two steals through 22 games in his first season as a Dodger.

Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional RBI in Saturday's win over the Angels.

Betts bounced back from an 0-for-4 performance Friday with his sixth multi-hit performance of the season. The star outfielder has been on a tear this month, slashing .357/.426/.929 with a 1.354 OPS, seven homers, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored in 42 August at-bats.

Betts went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI in Thursday's 11-2 drubbing of the Padres.

Betts tied Johnny Mize and Sammy Sosa for the MLB record with the sixth three-home run game of his career. He is also the youngest player every to reach that mark -- no other major-leaguer has accomplished the feat more than four times before reaching age 28. Betts' first long ball of the night came against Padres ace Chris Paddack in the second inning, and he proceeded to take reliever Luis Perdomo deep in the fourth and fifth frames. Betts had a chance for a fourth homer in the seventh, but he settled for an infield single to notch his first four-hit game as a Dodger. Through his first 19 games with Los Angeles, the 27-year-old is slugging .319/.380/.694 with a 1.074 OPS and is tied for fourth in baseball with seven home runs.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Betts is currently riding a four-game hitting streak and has hit safely in seven of the Dodgers' first 10 games during the current month. He is hitting .310 with three home runs in 29 at-bats across that 10-game stretch, while also adding five RBI, a 3:3 K:BB, three doubles and five runs scored.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Giants.

Betts went deep in the eighth inning off Giants reliever Shaun Anderson. The homer was Betts' fourth of the year, to go with 10 RBI, nine runs scored and one stolen base in 62 plate appearances.

Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk during Friday's win over the Giants.

Betts got the Dodgers on the board with a solo homer off Jeff Samardzija in the third inning. He also doubled in the first and walked in the sixth. The 27-year-old has now seen four consecutive at-bats with an extra-base hit, including nine extra-base hits over the last seven games. Betts had sat out of the Dodgers' last three games thanks to a sore left middle finger but seems to be doing just fine.

Betts (finger) will bat second and play right field Friday against the Giants, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Betts had been on the bench for the Dodgers' last three games due to a sore left middle finger, though he did appear twice off the bench. He'll be in the lineup from the start Friday and will be looking to build on a solid start which has seem him hit .289/.347/.533 through 49 plate appearances.

Betts (finger) is not starting again in Wednesday's contest against the Padres.

Betts entered Tuesday's game as a defensive replacement, signaling that he could be nearing a return to action. However, he'll be absent from the starting lineup for the third consecutive game with Joc Pederson shifting to right field as Chris Taylor starts in left field, batting sixth.

Betts (finger) entered Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Padres as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning.

Betts replaced Joc Pederson in right field, but he wasn't tested defensively. The 27-year-old's finger injury isn't considered particularly serious -- his appearance Tuesday suggests he could be ready to return to the lineup later in the week.

Betts (finger) swung in the cage Monday but is still experiencing a lot of discomfort, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Betts left Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks with a sore finger on his left hand and did not appear in Monday's contest. He remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres. While his injury still doesn't appear to be too serious, it's not clear when he'll return to the field.

Betts (finger) remains sidelined Tuesday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Betts left Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks with a sore left middle finger and has now sat for two straight games. He was available as a pinch runner Monday but didn't end up making an appearance. Joc Pederson again slides over to right field, with Matt Beaty starting in left.

Betts (thumb) was available to pinch run late in Monday's game, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

He didn't actually make an appearance, but it sounds like the only thing Betts can't do with his injured middle finger on his left hand is hit. According to manager Dave Roberts, Betts did a hitting drill using only his right arm Monday. Betts said that he would rather take advantage of the Dodgers' excellent depth than be in the lineup when he is only 60 percent effective. The hope is that the swelling goes down overnight.

Betts (finger) isn't in the lineup Monday against the Padres.

Betts was removed from Sunday's win against the Diamondbacks in the seventh inning with a swollen left finger. Although X-rays came back negative, the Dodgers will keep him out of the lineup Monday as Joc Pederson shifts to right field with A.J. Pollock taking over as the left fielder.

Betts' X-ray was negative and he is day-to-day with a swollen finger, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Betts exited Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks in the seventh inning, but manager Dave Roberts revealed after the contest that an X-ray didn't show anything concerning. After Sunday's two-hit performance, the 27-year-old has recorded five extra-base hits in the past three games.

Betts exited Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks with a sore left middle finger.

Betts was replaced by a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Sunday's game after recording a solo home run and a double in three at-bats earlier in the game. Whether the 27-year-old will miss any additional time as a result of the injury remains to be seen.

Betts was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks due to an apparent left wrist issue, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Betts was producing solid results in Sunday's contest as he went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double. However, he appeared to be experiencing left wrist discomfort after several swings during the game, and Edwin Rios pinch hit for him in the seventh inning. The nature and severity of the issue are unclear.

Betts was replaced in the seventh inning of the Dodgers' victory over Arizona on Saturday to rest his legs, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Los Angeles was up 8-2 at the time of Betts' removal, which likely played a part in manager Dave Roberts' decision to give him a rest. Betts claimed to be fine following the game, so there doesn't appear to be an injury to worry about. He is playing right field and batting leadoff for the team Sunday in the series finale.

Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and a double during Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Betts swatted his first home run as a Dodger with a solo shot against Zac Gallen to lead off the fourth inning. The 27-year-old stayed hot in the fifth with an RBI single, and tallied his third hit of the night with a double in an attempted ninth-inning rally. The speedy outfielder is finding his stride in Los Angeles.

Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Giants.

Betts put himself in scoring position in the third inning, stealing his first bag in Dodger Blue, and then came around to score the Dodgers' only run on a Cody Bellinger single. Max Muncy is leading off for Los Angeles against right-handers with Betts in the two hole; the two flip flop against lefties. Betts is 3-for-20 with three singles so far this season.

Betts is leading off in Friday's game against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Although Betts batted second in Thursday's matchup, he'll move back to the leadoff role against right-hander Tyler Anderson. Manager Dave Roberts seeks to alternate left-handed and right-handed hitters within the lineup, so Betts will likely continue to bat leadoff against right-handed pitching while batting second against southpaws.

Betts went 1-for-5 with a single and a run scored during Thursday's Opening Day win over the Giants.

It wasn't exactly a groundbreaking Dodgers debut for the speedy 27-year-old, who signed a 12-year, $365 million extension with his new team this week. However, Betts was responsible for a timely single off Tyler Rogers that sparked a seventh inning rally, including his own go-ahead run. Despite ending what became a five-run inning with a bases-loaded strikeout, Betts has quickly settled into his role batting second in the Dodgers' lineup.

Betts is batting second in Thursday's game against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Rather than leading off the order Thursday, Betts will bat second behind Max Muncy. Manager Dave Roberts said that the two players will maintain that order "for the foreseeable future." The right fielder batted second in 46 games last season and hit .322/.427/.519 with eight home runs and 24 RBI during those contests.

Betts signed a 12-year, $365 million extension with the Dodgers on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

With Betts' extension now official, he's under contract with the Dodgers for the next 13 seasons after being acquired via trade from the Red Sox in February. He hasn't yet debuted with the Dodgers, but he's impressed in spring training and summer camp and will serve as the Dodgers' everyday right fielder this season, with Cody Bellinger shifting to center field. The 2018 American League MVP hit .295/.391/.524 with 29 home runs, 80 RBI and 16 stolen bases last year.

Betts and the Dodgers are "deep into negotiations" on a long-term contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Passan's report adds more credence to one provided earlier Wednesday by ESPN on WEEI radio personality Lou Merloni, who said that Betts is working out a deal that would keep him in Los Angeles for 10-plus years and earn him between $350 and $400 million. According to Passan, the exact terms of the deal remain unsettled, but Betts is expected to put pen to paper on a new contract within the coming days, which would take the biggest impending free agent for the upcoming offseason off the board. Though he has yet to make his Dodgers debut, Betts has looked as advertised in spring training and summer camp and is set to open the season as the team's leadoff man.

Betts went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Monday's exhibition win over Arizona.

Betts took Taylor Clarke deep with a 413-ft blast in the second inning. The longball was Betts' first official home run as a Dodger, though he did go yard in intrasquad action. The 27-year-old is slated to lead off on an everyday basis in his first season with Los Angeles.

Betts drilled a home run off teammate Josiah Gray in Saturday's intrasquad game.

Betts' homer -- a shot into the bullpen in left field -- was his first in a Dodgers uniform. The 2018 American League MVP is expected to man right field on an everyday basis in his first campaign with Los Angeles this season.

Betts will be the Dodgers' everyday right fielder in 2020, Cary Osborne of Dodger Insider reports.

This would hardly qualify as news if Cody Bellinger hadn't won a Gold Glove in right field for the Dodgers last season. Still, Betts' prolonged history of success at the position -- he has won four consecutive Gold Gloves and leads the majors with 93 defensive runs saved in right field since 2016, per FanGraphs -- makes the decision a relatively easy one. Expect Bellinger to spend most of his time in center field while playing occasionally at first base during the campaign.

Betts went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's Cactus League contest against Milwaukee.

Though Betts was unable to get on base in the rain-shortened game, the good news is that he was back on the field after a brief bout with food poisoning. The Dodgers' prized offseason acquisition is slated to occupy the leadoff spot for the club when the regular season gets underway.

Betts (illness) is back in the lineup as expected Wednesday against the Brewers, leading off and playing right field.

Betts had missed a handful of games due to food poisoning, but the issue was never expected to keep him out for long. He should have more than enough time to get up to speed by the start of the regular season.

Betts has returned to practice after a bout of food poisoning but won't get back into the lineup until Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

There were reports over the weekend that Betts could be back as soon as Monday, but the Dodgers evidently saw no reason to rush him back and will keep him sidelined until after Tuesday's off day. He'll still have plenty of time to get into regular-season shape by Opening Day.

Betts (illness) has rejoined the team and could serve as the designated hitter in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old originally wasn't scheduled to return from the illness until Wednesday, but he's now expected to return to action Monday. Regardless of whether or not he sits an extra day or two, Betts' availability for Opening Day is unlikely to be impacted.

Betts could return from illness as soon as Monday, rather than waiting until Wednesday as previous reports suggested, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Betts missed the Dodgers' last two games due to illness and is expected to miss at least one more, but he may not be in line for as lengthy of an absence as previously reported. Even if he does end up remaining out until Wednesday, his availability for Opening Day shouldn't be threatened.

Betts (illness) won't return to action until Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Betts was scratched Friday due to a stomach bug, and while he was originally slated to return Saturday, the Dodgers decided he needs a few more days off. The loss of a small handful of games shouldn't seriously impact the star outfielder's preparation for the upcoming season.

Betts (illness) is not in the lineup for Saturday's spring game against the Rays, according to MLB.com.

Betts could still play off the bench Saturday, but he will not be in the starting lineup. He is only dealing with an illness, so it should not be long before he is back in the Dodgers' starting nine.

Betts (illness) is tentatively scheduled to play in Saturday's spring training game against the Rockies according to manager Dave Roberts, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Roberts noted that he'll check on the star outfielder Saturday morning before officially deciding his availability for the NL West matchup. Betts was originally penciled into the leadoff spot for Friday's game against the Mariners but was a late scratch due to an upset stomach.

Betts was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against Seattle due to an upset stomach, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

There hasn't been any indication that the illness will keep Betts out for more than a few days. His preparation for the upcoming season, his first as a Dodger, shouldn't be meaningfully impacted.

Betts went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly in his first spring training game with the Dodgers on Sunday.

The Dodgers' big offseason acquisition flied out in his first two at-bats before driving home a run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. Betts followed Sunday's performance with a pair of singles against the White Sox on Monday. He'll bat atop Los Angeles' loaded lineup in his first campaign in the National League.

Betts will hit out of the leadoff spot this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The decision comes following a discussion between Betts and manager Dave Roberts. While Roberts indicated that Betts feels most comfortable batting leadoff, the manager did leave the door open for an occasional change at the top of the order against right-handed pitching. Expect Betts to be the primary table setter for Los Angeles this season. He should thrive in that role given the Dodgers' offensively-potent lineup.

The Red Sox and Dodgers have agreed upon terms that will send Betts to Los Angeles, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

After the Twins decided to withdrawal from the original three-team trade because of drama involving the medical history of Brusday Graterol, the Dodgers and Red Sox were able to sort things out Sunday. Alex Verdugo and shortstop prospect Jeter Downs will be sent to Boston in exchange for Betts.

Betts' reported trade from the Red Sox to the Dodgers was temporarily placed on hold Saturday after the Twins withdrew from their part of the three-team deal, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Brusdar Graterol was supposed to move from Minnesota to Boston, but the Red Sox didn't like what they saw in his medical history and demanded an additional prospect from the Twins, who elected to withdraw from the deal entirely rather than acquiesce to that demand. Boston and Los Angeles will now be forced to complete the deal themselves or find a new third party. It still appears that the saga will end with Betts winding up as a Dodger, but that looks less certain than it did when the deal was first announced.

The Red Sox have agreed to trade Betts to the Dodgers as part of a three-team trade Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The rumor mill has been swirling around Betts throughout the offseason, and he'll end up joining the Dodgers for the final year of his contract. Betts wasn't quite able to replicate his 2018 AL MVP campaign last season, but he still had a .295/.391/.524 slash line with 29 home runs, 80 RBI and 16 stolen bases over 150 games. The specifics of the deal remain unclear as does the identity of the third team, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, though that won't impact Betts moving to Los Angeles.

Betts agreed to a one-year, $27 million deal with the Red Sox, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

This beats Nolan Arenado's record of a $26 million for an arbitration-eligible player. Betts, who has been the subject of trade rumors, now comes with cost certainty for whoever he ends up playing for in 2020.