The Dodgers infield has been hit with the injury bug to start the 2023 season. Gavin Lux tore his ACL in spring, making Miguel Rojas the team’s new starting shortstop. Now, Rojas has been out for the last two games with a groin strain, while Miguel Vargas, the team’s starting second baseman, missed Wednesday’s game after getting hit by a pitch on the hand. Vargas’ replacement at second base, Mookie Betts, collided with Jason Heyward on Wednesday, and is reportedly dealing with an ankle sprain.
If all those guys were to miss a game, Austin Barnes would likely have to play second base.