Mookie Betts
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May 17, 2026
On bench Sunday
Betts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Analysis
Betts started the first two games of the series but will take a seat for the finale after going 2-for-4 with a walk and a homer in Saturday's contest. Miguel Rojas will step in at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday.
May 17, 2026
Belts fourth homer
Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 15-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis
Betts logged his first multi-hit effort in five games since he returned from an oblique strain. He's hit two homers in that span, though both have been solo shots. The shortstop is batting .180 with a .695 OPS, four homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, one double and no stolen bases over 13 contests this season. Betts can do better, and Saturday's performance could spark his turnaround.
May 14, 2026
Resting Thursday
Betts is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Analysis
Betts returned from a right oblique strain Monday, which was the first of a four-game series versus the Giants. Playing in the first three games of the series, the shortstop went 2-for-13 with his third home run of the season. Miguel Rojas is instead picking up a start at shortstop in the series finale.
May 14, 2026
Goes yard in win
Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Giants.
Analysis
Betts has gone 2-for-13 with one strikeout over three games since he returned from a right oblique strain. The shortstop wasn't hitting all that well prior to the injury, so he may need to shake off some rust over the next few games. Betts is up to three homers, eight RBI, eight runs scored and no stolen bases over 45 plate appearances this season while batting .171 with a .659 OPS.
May 11, 2026
Activated, batting second Monday
The Dodgers activated Betts (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis
Betts has been sidelined since early April with a right oblique strain, but he's been cleared to return to action after going 2-for-5 over a couple rehab contests with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The eight-time All-Star did not complete either of his rehab games, so it would not be a surprise if the Dodgers initially give him less than a full workload as he breaks back into the lineup. Betts is starting at shortstop and batting second Monday versus the Giants in his first game back with the big club.