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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is making big strides in his return from an oblique injury.
Betts, who only played the first eight games of the season before hurting his right oblique, is set to begin his rehab assignment in two minor league games this week.
Betts will suit up for the Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers’ Triple-A team, this Friday and Saturday, the team said on social media.
Betts hurt himself at the beginning of last month, and in the meantime, he suffered at least one setback in his recovery.
Before that, though, he was off to a slow start on the year.
He’s hitting .179/.281/.429 with two home runs and seven RBIs, figures that are far below the future Hall of Famer’s capabilities as a former AL MVP.
Apr 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) looks on from the dugout steps during the game against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
He has a new chance to rewrite the history of 2026 once he makes it back to the Dodgers, though his return will create a roster crunch for the team.
Hyeseong Kim was called up to the majors after Betts was hurt, but he’s been playing well enough that he stands a chance to stick around.
It’s possible Alex Freeland, the other Dodger who has been identified as being in danger of losing his spot, will have to go, but there’s a more likely option: Santiago Espinal.
He drew a lot of criticism from Dodgers fans after Tuesday’s disastrous strikeout in the ninth inning, and he’s been predicted to be designated for assignment for weeks now.
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Betts, who only played the first eight games of the season before hurting his right oblique, is set to begin his rehab assignment in two minor league games this week.
Betts will suit up for the Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers’ Triple-A team, this Friday and Saturday, the team said on social media.
How has Mookie Betts’ 2026 season been?
Betts hurt himself at the beginning of last month, and in the meantime, he suffered at least one setback in his recovery.
Before that, though, he was off to a slow start on the year.
He’s hitting .179/.281/.429 with two home runs and seven RBIs, figures that are far below the future Hall of Famer’s capabilities as a former AL MVP.
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Apr 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) looks on from the dugout steps during the game against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
He has a new chance to rewrite the history of 2026 once he makes it back to the Dodgers, though his return will create a roster crunch for the team.
Hyeseong Kim was called up to the majors after Betts was hurt, but he’s been playing well enough that he stands a chance to stick around.
It’s possible Alex Freeland, the other Dodger who has been identified as being in danger of losing his spot, will have to go, but there’s a more likely option: Santiago Espinal.
He drew a lot of criticism from Dodgers fans after Tuesday’s disastrous strikeout in the ninth inning, and he’s been predicted to be designated for assignment for weeks now.
The post Dodgers’ Mookie Betts to Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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