For the second consecutive game, Mookie Betts is out of the lineup as he deals with a right ankle issue. Betts twisted his ankle late on Friday night while getting out of the way of a high and tight fastball.
With Monday being an off day, Mookie getting an extra day to rest and heal up just makes sense.
The blossoming utility man has come back down to earth a bit after a torrid stretch at the plate. Over his last 11 games, he’s hitting just .205 (9-44) after hitting .345 over the previous 36 games.