The Los Angeles Dodgers have moved outfielder Mookie Betts to shortstop, manager Dave Roberts announced.
Ahead of Friday's spring training game versus the Cincinnati Reds, the 31-year-old was penciled in at shortstop, while Gavin Lux was slated for second base duties.
“Permanent, for now,” Roberts said.
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The first ball hit towards Betts bounced off his glove and leaked into the outfield, when he attempted to backhand it.
Two batters later, Betts and Lux attempted to turn two, but Lux bounced the throw to first base and the runner was able to beat the throw.