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Mookie Betts Fractures Toe as Dodgers Reel from Wave of Injuries

The fracturing of Betts’ toe tests a Dodgers roster already strained by Evan Phillips’ season-ending Tommy John surgery.

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May 25, 2025; New York City, New York, USA;Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) rounds the bases during a double by first baseman Freddie Freeman (\np) during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File photo
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 26: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs off the field after the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 26, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Betts suffered a fractured fourth toe after stubbing it at home, ruling him out for the Yankees series but keeping him off the injured list with a day-to-day prognosis.
  • Evan Phillips will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, ending his 2025 season and further depleting a bullpen missing multiple high-leverage relievers.
  • Los Angeles has 14 players on the injured list—including 11 pitchers on the 60-day IL—highlighting the scope of its current roster challenges.
  • Miguel Rojas and Hyeseong Kim have filled in at shortstop during Betts’ absence, illustrating the team’s reliance on position-player depth.
  • Shohei Ohtani threw 29 pitches over two innings in his second live bullpen session since surgery, keeping his late-summer pitching return on track.