Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Mookie Betts’ Return Delayed Until At Least Wednesday
Dodgers NewsSpring Training

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts’ Return Delayed Until At Least Wednesday

Matthew Moreno
March 9, 2020
3 Min Read
Mookie Betts, 2020 Spring Training
Rick Scuteri/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers have played without one or both of their MVP outfielders over the past week as Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts each dealt with a minor issue.

Bellinger missed two games because of a knot in his back and upon returning, hit his first home run of the Spring Training. He was scratched from Sunday’s lineup but because of a mix up, not a health-related issue.

Meanwhile, Betts was taken out of Friday’s lineup because of an upset stomach. That was since determined to be caused by food poisoning.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Betts would be out until Wednesday, then said he had recovered enough to likely play Monday. However, after the Dodgers’ loss to the Texas Rangers, Roberts again pointed to Wednesday as a target date, as seen on SportsNet LA:

“Mookie had a little stomach virus or food poisoning. Talked to him today, he said he feels better, broke a sweat and figured some things out with his swing. I think the plan is for him to be in there Wednesday.”

Just as Roberts indicated, Betts was not in the lineup for Monday’s road game with the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers have a scheduled off day Tuesday, thus it’s possible Betts is only missing one more game.

He has appeared in seven Cactus League games thus far and gone 5-for-19 with one double, one RBI and one walk. He’s started in right field and batted leadoff in each; both are spots the 2018 American League MVP made it clear he is most comfortable in, and specifically with the consistency of knowing where he will be on a daily basis.

Betts’ impact has also been felt in the clubhouse, where he’s brought a welcomed edge. Betts addressed the team on the first day the full squad was in camp, which resonated with Justin Turner.

“To come in, first day, get in front of the team and kind of challenge everybody, I think kind of surprised a lot of guys,” Turner said. “I think we love that we have that in our clubhouse.

“He’s a guy that has the résumé, has the accolades, the pedigree, that when he speaks, guys are going to listen. Guys are going to be curious, guys are going to learn a little bit more.

“It makes it easier when you say stuff like that but you hold yourself to the same accountability. It makes it easier to stand up and preach to a team when you practice and play the way that you talk about. It was good.”

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in our live shows, and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2020 Spring TrainingLos Angeles DodgersMookie Betts
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

MLB News

2020 World Series Odds: Dodgers Trailing Astros & Yankees

November 6, 2019
November 7, 2019
Zach Davies
FeaturedGame Central

Recap: Dodgers Lose To Cubs In Combined No-Hitter

June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021
Angel Stadium view, Freeway Series
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers & Angels Begin Freeway Series With First Since 2014

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
Mark-mcgwire3
Rumors

Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Candidate For Padres Bench Coach

November 20, 2015
November 24, 2015

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어