DENVER — Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts went on the injured listing Monday with a damaged left hand.
The 31-year-old shortstop was hit by a 97.9 mph fastball from reliever Dan Altavilla within the seventh inning of Sunday’s 3-0 win over the Kansas Metropolis Royals.
Los Angeles supervisor Dave Roberts advised reporters Monday that it is prone to be a 6-8 week absence for Betts. Nonetheless, that might change primarily based on his progress over the subsequent few weeks. On Sunday, in his postgame media availability, Roberts mentioned Betts’ damage wouldn’t require surgical procedure.
The previous American League MVP and seven-time All-Star is hitting .304 with 10 house runs and 40 RBIs in 72 video games.
This will likely be Betts’ first stint on the injured listing in two years. He missed almost three weeks in June 2022 due to a cracked proper rib.
Miguel Rojas will take over because the Dodgers’ beginning shortstop, with Enrique Hernández additionally getting time on the place. Shohei Ohtani changed Betts within the leadoff spot for Monday’s recreation in opposition to the Colorado Rockies.
The Dodgers recalled outfielder Miguel Vargas for his second stint this season. He hit .250 with 3 doubles, 1 homer and 4 RBIs in 8 video games. Vargas was batting .290 with 8 homers and 38 RBIs in 41 video games with Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
