The Los Angeles Dodgers have forged ahead without Mookie Betts as he recovers from right hip inflammation caused by a bone spur. The ongoing trouble forced Betts to the 10-day injured list for a second time since the All-Star break.
Betts received a second injection to treat the discomfort and this week started going through exercises in the weight room. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Betts would begin baseball activities as soon as Thursday, but before the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates he was on the field running sprints.
“He’s feeling good and moving well.