Should Dodgers Move Mookie Betts Back to Right Field?

As the Los Angeles Dodgers begin the final stretch of their 2025 season, a familiar question is surfacing once again: Should Mookie Betts return to right field? While manager Dave Roberts has dismissed any concrete plans for now, recent defensive — and offensive — struggles in the outfield corners are making this conversation impossible to ignore.

With the team’s outfield ranking just 19th among MLB clubs in total wins above replacement and 22nd in defensive rating, the Dodgers could conceivably benefit from some position shifting.

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Dodgers Call Up Hyeseong Kim, Send Tommy Edman to Injured List

According to a team announcement on Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled infielder Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City while placing utility man Tommy Edman on the 10-day injured list with right ankle inflammation. The IL placement for Edman is retroactive to April 30, meaning he could potentially return to action in a week if his recovery progresses well.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Keeping an Eye on Alex Freeland

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most talented rosters in the MLB, there are a few spots that lack depth across the organization. The middle infield is one of those categories. Mookie Betts and Tommy Edman have been seeing the lion’s share of playing time up the middle, but there are a handful of top-quality prospects beginning to emerge at various levels of the organization who could make some noise in the bigs.

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Mookie Betts Doubtful for Tokyo Series, Other Notes

The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a slight speed bump in MLB’s highly anticipated Tokyo Series. Superstar Mookie Betts is looking increasingly unlikely to take the field against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, as an illness continues to plague the six-time All-Star during the team’s trip.

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Dodgers Roster: Early Thoughts on 2025 Outfield

As the MLB hot stove continues to percolate, there are still a slew of factors that could affect how the Opening Day roster for the Los Angeles Dodgers shapes up in 2025. More specifically, there are various scenarios that could affect where some players appear regularly on the field.

What we know for certain, as far as position players go, is that Shohei Ohtani will do the bulk of the designated hitting, Freddie Freeman will be at first base, Will Smith will be behind the plate and newly acquired Michael Conforto will see time at the corner outfield spots. It’s also highly likely that Max Muncy will be the club’s regular third baseman.

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Player Spotlight: Tommy Edman

Although Tommy Edman’s extension from the Los Angeles Dodgers has seemingly taken a backseat to the Blake Snell signing, it still remains an important part of the team roster foundation in 2025 and beyond.

Edman’s solid defensive versatility in both the outfield and infield gives the Dodgers incredible flexibility in their defensive alignments and late-game substitutions. His switch-hitting ability and speed on the basepaths add another dynamic element to an already potent lineup.

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Dodgers Roster: New-Look Lineup Coming Very Soon

As the Los Angeles Dodgers approach the final stretch of the regular season, they are eagerly anticipating the return of several key players from the injured list. With just over 40 games left, the reinforcements are expected to provide a significant boost to the team’s performance and morale. The Dodgers have weathered a challenging period with numerous injuries, but these impending returns could be the catalyst needed to reclaim momentum and solidify their position as the playoffs draw near.

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