Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Suffers Broken Hand, Out Indefinitely

Los Angeles Dodgers‘ star outfielder, Mookie Betts, faced a devastating blow during Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, as a 97.9 mph fastball from Dan Altavilla struck his left hand, resulting in a fracture.

The impact of the pitch left Betts in visible agony, prompting the team’s immediate medical attention. Dodger’s manager, Dave Roberts, expressed uncertainty regarding the length of Betts’ absence from the lineup but reassured fans that surgery would not be necessary.

Post-game, Betts made an appearance in the clubhouse with his injured hand wrapped, scheduling an evaluation with hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin for the following day.

With Betts currently sporting a .304 batting average, ranking ninth in the majors, his absence poses a significant setback for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Miguel Rojas is slated to step into the role of the starting shortstop, while Kiké Hernández will also see playing time at the position, adapting to the team’s revamped lineup dynamics.

Roberts hinted at Shohei Ohtani potentially leading the Dodger’s batting order in Betts’ absence, aiming to rally the team to compensate for the star player’s loss.

Despite the Dodgers securing a series win against the Royals, the weekend proved challenging as pitcher, Tony Gonsolin, was sidelined pre-game due to a right shoulder rotator cuff strain, further testing the team’s resilience.

This injury marks Betts’ first stint on the injured list in two years, following a previous absence in 2022 due to a cracked rib, underscoring the unpredictability and adversity prevalent in professional baseball.