On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play the final game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
They are aiming for a sweep after winning the first two.
That said, this will be the first (full) game that they are without Mookie Betts (who got hurt on Saturday).
The Dodgers wrote (via X) during Saturday’s game: “Mookie Betts left today’s game with right low back pain.”
Sports Doctor Issues Statement On Mookie Betts Injury
GettyMookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Before Sunday’s game, the Dodgers placed the four-time World Series Champion on the IL.
FOX Sports MLB wrote: “Dave Roberts told reporters that Mookie Betts is going on the 10-Day IL with a right oblique strain and Hyeseong Kim is being called up from AAA”
Following the announcement, Jesse Morse, M.D. sent out a post (via X).
He wrote: “Mookie Betts – oblique strain The oblique muscles are responsible for twisting and are a core muscle. So every time you twist your abdomen, the oblique muscles are responsible for re-centering you. Oblique strains are injuries to the muscle, usually where it attaches to the rib. Unclear if it is a grade 1 mild strain or more of a grade 2 partial tear. Often times these are on the non-dominant side, very common in baseball players. These are really painful, especially since there are nerves that run close to the ribs where they attach. Traditionally these are injected carefully under ultrasound with either PRP or stem cells. Surgery is very rare for these. Minimum 10 days for a grade 1, but closer to 4 weeks if it is a grade 2.”
GettyMookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after he struck out against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 24, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2.
Betts And The Dodgers
Betts is in the middle of his seventh season playing for Los Angeles.
He has helped lead them to the World Series Championship in three of his first six years.
Right now, the future Hall of Famer is batting .179 with two home runs, seven RBI’s and seven runs.
GettyMookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 18, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
After winning each of the last two titles, the Dodgers are off to a strong start in 2026.
They are 6-2 in their first eight games, which has them as the first-place team in the National League West.
Following the Nationals, the Dodgers will play their next game on Monday when they travel to Canada for a series with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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