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Aug. 9, 2024 4:42 PM PT
The Dodgers changed their plans with Mookie Betts — again — on Friday when manager Dave Roberts announced that the eight-time All-Star will return to right field when he is activated for Monday night’s series opener at Milwaukee.
Betts, a six-time Gold Glove Award winner in right field, was moved to second base during the winter and then to shortstop in early March because of Gavin Lux’s throwing woes.
Betts, who had not played shortstop regularly since high school, made nine errors — eight of them throwing — in the 65 games he played there this season, but he improved as he gained experience and had five defensive runs saved, according to Fangraphs.