Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said on Monday that outfielder Mookie Betts is preparing to play shortstop in 2025. It means that Tommy Edman would be the club's regular center fielder, while Gavin Lux would be in line for regular duties at the keystone. Betts began last year on the infield but was moved back to right field after returning from a fractured left wrist. The 32-year-old has been an All-Star in each of the last eight full seasons, although injuries are starting to become an issue, and it led to a big drop in OPS (.863) and home runs (19), which can be attributed to his wrist injury. Betts also isn't as much of a threat to run, having not reached the 20-steal mark since 2018. It's something to think about, but Betts is still a well-above average player in the best lineup in baseball and could be eligible at short, second and outfield in fantasy leagues in 2025.
Mookie Betts To Play Infield For The Dodgers In 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes stated Wednesday that the team will play Mookie Betts on the infield in 2025. The 32-year-old played mostly outfield for the Dodgers in 2021 and 2022, but started on the infield in almost half of his games played in 2023. In 2024, the veteran started on the infield in 73 of the 116 (63%) games he played, split between shortstop (61) and second base (12). It is important to note, but he'll be a top tier fantasy producer regardless of position, however, it could come to the detriment of Gavin Lux and others who played the middle infield for the reigning World Series champs in the second half of the season.
Mookie Betts Has Monster Game To Give Dodgers 3-1 Series Lead
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was all over the score sheet on Friday, going 4-for-6 with a homer, a double, three runs scored, and four RBI. Betts led the way for the Dodgers to take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 10-2 win over the New York Mets in Game 4 of the NLCS. Betts has been solid since shedding his postseason hitless streak that dated back to last year. He is now hitting .278 with a .964 OPS to go along with three homers and 10 RBI in 36 at-bats in these playoffs. Betts and the Dodgers will look to close out the series on Friday when they send Jack Flaherty to the bump.
Mookie Betts Comes Through With Bases-Clearing Double
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts delivered a clutch bases-loaded double to put Game 1 of the NLCS out of reach on Sunday. Betts big hit put a cap on a 9-0 onslaught over the New York Mets. He finished the day 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored, and three RBI. He was somehow the only player on either team to collect an extra-base hit, even though there were 12 hits in total. The 32-year-old has had a solid postseason, hitting two homers, driving in six, and posting a .891 OPS in 22 at-bats. He will look to keep it rolling against Sean Manaea in Game 2 on Monday.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts set the tone for his squad by hitting a solo home run as the second batter of the game in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Padres, as the Dodgers would go on to hit three home runs in the contest. Betts finished 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored, giving him his second straight game with a home run. The 32-year-old did not have a hit in the first two games of the series, but he did have three walks in Game 1 which has led him to a strong .389 OBP through the first four games of the series. Betts and the Dodgers will look to close out the series in Los Angeles on Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/infielder Mookie Betts will take a day to rest in Thursday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The lefty hitting Jason Heyward will make the start in right field and will hit seventh against Brewers right-hander Tobias Myers. Betts returned from a fractured hand on Monday and played in the first three games of the series in Milwaukee, notching two hits in each game and finishing 6-for-14 with a homer, three RBI and a stolen base. The 31-year-old former MVP and eight-time All-Star has picked up right where he left off earlier this year and is a must-start in fantasy lineups when he's active. Betts will surely be back in the two-hole in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Heyward, who is hitting just over the Mendoza Line in 168 at-bats in 2024, will be a low-upside DFS sleeper on Thursday.
Mookie Betts Homers, Drives In Three In Monday's Return
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts (hand) had a strong return from the injured list in Monday's 5-2 win over the Brewers. Betts, who fractured his hand in the middle of June, went 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run, three RBI, a strikeout, and a stolen base. It was a welcome sign for fantasy managers to see the 31-year-old pick up right where he left off despite missing so much time. He now owns a .307/.406/.498 slash line with 11 HR, 51 runs scored, 43 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 335 plate appearances. Betts is one of fantasy's top players when healthy, and he will serve as a huge boost to fantasy managers' lineups down the stretch if he can continue to produce without missing a beat from spending time on the IL.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario for assignment in a corresponding move. As expected, Betts is starting in right field and is batting second for the Blue in Monday's series opener against the hosting Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Freddy Peralta. Betts is a must-roster, must-start fantasy player as one of the best all-around players in baseball, but there may be some rust to knock off since he hasn't played in a big-league game since fracturing his hand way back on June 16. The 31-year-old also didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Bett's return is mostly bad news for veteran outfielder Jason Heyward. Betts has faced Peralta five times in his career and is still searching for his first against him.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts (hand) is set to take live BP prior to Sunday's game and will travel with the team to Milwaukee when he is expected to return to the diamond on Monday evening. The superstar has been sidelined since mid-June due to a fracture in his left wrist. Before the injury, Betts was boasting a strong .304/.405/.488 line with 10 home runs, nine stolen bases, and 40 RBI through 72 games. Dodger skipper Dave Roberts told the media earlier this week that Betts will primarily be playing in right field when he returns compared to earlier this season, where he played at shortstop and second base. As a result, this will allow Gavin Lux to continue to see most starts at the keystone, while Miguel Rojas and Nick Ahmed should be expected to split time at shortstop.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Mookie Betts (hand) will play right field when he returns from the injured list on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers have changed their minds a few times now on the plan for Betts once he returns, originally saying that they expected him to move to second base after serving as the regular shortstop in the first half of the season before fracturing his hand. The 31-year-old All-Star will also drop to the second spot in the batting order to allow designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to stay in the leadoff spot. Miguel Rojas and Nick Ahmed will continue to split time at the 6 when Betts returns, while Gavin Lux will stay at the keystone. The biggest loser upon Betts' return will be veteran Jason Heyward. Regardless of where Betts is playing on the diamond, he's a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he's active.
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