Later this week, Mookie Betts will step into the Fenway Park batter’s box for the first time since Sept. 29, 2019. And he’ll do so as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Friday’s series-opening matchup between the Red Sox and Dodgers will stand as Betts’ long-awaited return after the Red Sox traded the All-Star outfielder back in February 2020.
It will mark a journey that’s come full circle for Betts, who discussed his expectations for Friday’s reunion with Boston during Bleacher Report’s latest episode of “On Base With Mookie Betts.”
“This will be my first time going back since 2019.