Los Angeles Dodgers MVP and All-Star Mookie Betts suffered a fractured bone in his left wrist after being hit by a 98 mph fastball during Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that surgery is not expected, but Betts will be sidelined for a considerable amount of time. No specific timeline for his return has been immediately available.
The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning with the Dodgers leading 3-0. Miguel Rojas replaced Betts at shortstop, and despite the Dodgers’ victory, Betts’ health was the primary concern following the game. This season, he has been a crucial player for the Dodgers, with impressive stats including 10 home runs, 40 RBI, and nine stolen bases.
The injury to Betts added to the Dodgers’ injury worries as they also recently placed rookie pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the injured list with a triceps injury. Yamamoto left Saturday’s game early and will undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury.
