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Mookie Betts to Miss Fenway Opener as Career Slump Deepens

He will sit out Friday’s opener due to a personal matter with a return expected Saturday

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Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates with designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17,left) and shortstop Mookie Betts (50) after hitting a game winning RBI single in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates a solo home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will miss Friday’s opener at Fenway Park while he addresses a personal matter.
  • Betts is expected to rejoin the team for Saturday’s game after sitting out the first matchup of the series.
  • The eight-time All-Star is enduring a career-low .238/.311/.373 slash line compounded by a spring stomach bug and a midseason toe injury.
  • Manager Dave Roberts has given Betts unscheduled rest days and moved him to the leadoff spot in an effort to reverse his struggles.
  • Los Angeles has lined up veteran Miguel Rojas at shortstop with Shohei Ohtani ready to bat leadoff should Betts remain unavailable.