Mookie Betts, shortstop for the Dodgers, is currently listed as day-to-day due to an injury to his left toe in an accident.
LOS ANGELES — All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts has been sidelined for the Los Angeles Dodgers due to an injured left toe, forcing him to miss the recent series against the New York Yankees. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Friday that Betts underwent X-rays and is listed as day-to-day.
According to Roberts, Betts incurred the injury by stubbing his toe at home following the team's road trip. He has found it challenging to wear shoes since the incident.
Despite the difficulty, Betts was available for a pinch-hit role during the series opener against Yankees ace Aaron Judge. However, Roberts indicated that Betts would not be part of the starting lineup for the ongoing series.
Betts' injury seems reminiscent of first baseman Freddie Freeman's slip in the shower at home in April, which aggravated his previously surgically repaired right ankle, causing him to miss nine games.
Roberts expressed concerns about the team's ongoing string of injuries, particularly affecting the pitching staff. He described Betts' injury as another odd occurrence, commenting, "It just keeps coming; it's Murphy's law."
Betts is projected to return sometime next week but will miss the current three-game series against the Yankees. The Dodgers are hopeful that Betts will not require time on the injured list, and Roberts is confident that the fracture will not result in a lengthy absence for the star player.
In Toronto news, the ongoing string of injuries in the Los Angeles Dodgers has escalated, with All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts set to miss the three-game series against the New York Yankees due to an injured left toe. The affliction, reminiscent of first baseman Freddie Freeman's home accident, has been described as another odd occurrence by manager Dave Roberts, who refers to it as "Murphy's law." Despite the day-to-day status, MLB fans eagerly await Betts' return next week.
