Is Mookie Betts injured?

Is Mookie Betts hurt?

Despite an X-ray coming back negative, Mookie Betts suffered a rib fracture on his right side after colliding with Cody Bellinger in the finale of the Freeway Series last week. Betts was twice scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup before undergoing an MRI that revealed the full extent of his injury.

How long is Betts out?

indefinitely

Per Juan Toribio of MLB.com, Eddy Alvarez will bat eighth and start in right field Sunday, and the 32-year-old looks like he’ll be first in line for regular at-bats while Betts is sidelined indefinitely.

How did Mookie Betts get a cracked rib?

Mookie Betts was placed on the injured list Sunday with a fractured right rib that he hopes will only keep him out two weeks. Betts suffered the injury in the first inning Wednesday after colliding in short right field with center fielder Cody Bellinger. Betts said neither player heard the other calling the ball off.

Is Mookie Betts vegan?

Last year, Dodgers fans decided to draw another parallel when it came to Mookie Betts’ slump and his new diet. Betts discussed being vegan and after a subpar 2021 by his standards (.

Is Mookie Betts healthy?

In November, tests determined that Betts didn’t need surgery, a huge relief for the 2018 AL MVP. “He looks normal,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “As we get more into baseball activity, I think we’ll know more.

What is Mookie a nickname for?

Betts attributed his nickname Mookie to his parents watching former NBA player Mookie Blaylock. Betts’ initials also spell MLB, and his parents want his initials to spell out the MLB. So there you have it, his name is really Markus, but everyone knows him as Mookie.

Why is Mookie Betts out of the lineup?

Share All sharing options for: Mookie Betts scratched with right rib contusion. Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts was scratched from Friday night’s lineup against the Guardians at Dodger Stadium, with a right rib contusion.