Los Angeles Dodgers Share Important Update On Mookie Betts’ Return

Despite having a plethora of superstars on their roster, Mookie Betts remains indispensable to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for his defensive versatility and offensive production. However, the eight-time All-Star has encountered a few niggling injuries over the past couple of years. The Dodgers placed Betts on the IL with an oblique injury just a week into the 2026 season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers expected Mookie Betts to require about five weeks to return from his injury. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, the shortstop could return to their lineup on Monday. The Dodgers will make a final assessment on his status on Sunday to determine whether he is actually ready to rejoin the team.

“Mookie Betts’ return to the Los Angeles Dodgers could come as soon as Monday, a league source told The Athletic, just more than four weeks after the shortstop and former MVP strained his oblique,” Ardaya wrote.

“The plan, the source said, is for Betts to travel back to Los Angeles on Sunday, when the organization will evaluate his status before a potential activation on Monday against the San Francisco Giants.”