The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without their superstar infielder and 2023 National League MVP runner-up Mookie Betts for some time with a left hand fracture. The loss of Betts is monumental. Even though the Dodgers have the star power to remain at the top of the division and league, there’s no question his presence will be missed.
This is the last thing the Dodgers and their fans wanted to see. As for silver linings, the injury could boost Betts’ mental outlook in the long run. After Sunday’s game, the seven-time All-Star spoke with the media and said he would use his time on the IL as a recovery for a “mental break.