The injury news has not been favorable for the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. Just a day after losing starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the injured list, they faced another significant setback during their 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon.
Superstar shortstop Mookie Betts suffered a fractured bone in his left wrist, according to manager Dave Roberts, and is expected to miss “some time” as a result.
The only silver lining is that Betts will not require surgery.
Betts was injured when he was struck on the left wrist by a 98 mph fastball in the bottom of the seventh inning, immediately dropping to the ground in pain.
Despite this, the Dodgers remain in a strong position in the standings. They lead the National League West and still have two other MVPs in their lineup, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, to help carry the offense.
#Dodgers SS Mookie Betts suffered a fracture of a bone in his left wrist and will be out “for some time,” MGR Dave Roberts said. Won’t need surgery, though.
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) June 16, 2024
As long as Betts returns healthy in time for the playoffs, the team should be fine. However, his absence is a significant short-term loss, and there is concern about how effective Betts will be upon his return. Hand and wrist injuries can be challenging to recover from quickly, posing a potential issue. For now, the Dodgers can only wait and see.
