Overview
- The Dodgers placed Betts on the 10-day injured list Sunday after an MRI showed a right oblique strain.
- Betts left Saturday’s win in the first inning after walking and scoring, and the team believes the strain began on a check swing during the at-bat.
- Los Angeles recalled Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A and plans to split shortstop between Kim and Miguel Rojas while Alex Freeland handles second base.
- Manager Dave Roberts declined a firm timetable and said he hopes Betts returns sooner than the typical four to six weeks for oblique strains, which doctors note can vary widely by severity.
- Betts had started all eight games and was hitting .179 with two homers and seven RBIs, and the 6–2 Dodgers will rely on depth to cover his defense and steady their early-season lineup.