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Dodgers Bench Struggling Superstar Mookie Betts Amid Career-Worst Slump
22 Jul
Summary
- Mookie Betts in 6th season with Dodgers, won 2 World Series titles
- Betts batting .241 with .688 OPS, 11 HRs in 90 games this year
- Betts benched by manager, placed in leadoff spot to regain form
Mookie Betts, a 6-time All-Star and 4-time Gold Glove winner, is currently in his sixth season with the Los Angeles Dodgers after spending the first six years of his career with the Boston Red Sox. Betts established himself as a superstar in Boston, winning the American League MVP award and leading the Red Sox to a World Series championship in 2018.
Since joining the Dodgers in 2020, Betts has continued his postseason success, winning World Series titles in 2020 and 2024. However, the 32-year-old veteran is experiencing the worst offensive season of his career in 2025, batting just .241 with a .688 OPS and 11 home runs in 90 games. As a result, Betts was surprisingly benched by manager Dave Roberts, but was placed in the leadoff spot for the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in an effort to help him regain his MVP-caliber form.
The Dodgers believe that giving Betts more plate opportunities will be key to him rediscovering his elite hitting ability, which will be crucial in their highly competitive NL West division race.
