May 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) in the dugout before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Dodgers Have Concerning Update on Mookie Betts Injury

Originally posted on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI
By Gabe Smallson | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 3:00 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts was last in the lineup for the Dodgers on May 28 against the Cleveland Guardians.

The starting shortstop wasn't present for this past series back at home against the New York Yankees due to a fracture in the fourth toe on his left foot. He stubbed his toe at his house on Wednesday and may be at risk of missing more time, according to manager Dave Roberts.

The skipper admitted that the superstar could be dealing with this for "quite some time," but pain management is the current course of action for Betts.

As for a stint on the injured list, Roberts didn't appear to be trending towards that decision.

"Probably don’t think that four days [off] versus 14 days or 15 days is going to make much of a difference," Roberts said.

Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts' fracture is to the fourth toe on his left foot

The Dodgers' focus right now is getting the swelling to subside and pain under control. But Roberts acknowledged it's something that could linger "for quite some time" even after that

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With 15 pitchers currently shelved on the injured list, another IL trip for one of the offensive centerpieces would be a significant blow. Lately, however, Betts isn't getting the same kind of contact that fans are accustomed to, despite his .254 batting average on the year.

Betts is in the 15th percentile of barrel hits, and the 24th percentile of hard-hit percentage among qualified players. A barrel is constituted as a batted ball with the ideal combination of exit velocity and launch angle, while a 'hard-hit ball' is one with an exit velocity of 95 mph or higher.

In terms of launch angle, the sweet-spot being between eight and 32 degrees, Betts is above average, as 37.8% of the time, his offerings meet this requirement. A large portion of this can be attributed to his below-average bat speed, ranked in just the ninth percentile among qualified hitters.

When Betts is back on the diamond, his elite defense and plate discipline will continue to be huge for the Dodgers moving forward. Not to mention, his clutch hits and ability to come up big when the lights shine brightest make him one of the most integral members of the team.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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