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| Jun 27 2025 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI in a 3-1 win against Colorado on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts knocked in the Dodgers' first run on an infield single in the third inning, and he later scored a run following a leadoff double in the sixth. It's been a grind for the outfielder-turned-shortstop this season, as his .727 OPS is on pace for easily the lowest mark of his career. Betts does have at least one hit in five of his past six games, however, and he's demonstrated excellent plate discipline throughout the campaign with a 35:32 BB:K, so there's reason to believe that he can turn things around at the dish. |
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| Jun 9 2025 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Sunday in a 7-3 win against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hit the only long ball of the game on either side, belting a solo shot to left field in the seventh inning. It was his first home run since he went deep twice against Arizona on May 19. Betts seems to be picking things up at the plate, going 9-for-16 with three extra-base hits, three runs and two RBI with just one strikeout over his past four games. |
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| Jun 6 2025 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a double in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts recorded three hits for the fourth time this season, but he wasn't able to cross home plate as the Dodgers were blanked for the fourth time this season. Betts was diagnosed with a fractured toe Monday, but he has gone 7-for-14 with three runs scored and one RBI since. |
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| Jun 5 2025 | Betts went 2-for-2 with a double, two walks, two runs scored and a RBI during Thursday's 6-5 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts shook of an 0-for-4 day Wednesday by reaching all four times he batted Thursday, including a run-scoring double in the third inning that started a four-run comeback by the Dodgers in the game. That knock snapped a 10-game skid by the 32-year-old without an extra-base hit. He brought his OPS up to .751 following the game, but there's still a ways to go before he gets to last season's number of .863. |
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| Jun 3 2025 | Betts (toe) went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts missed nearly a week while dealing with a fracture on the tip of a toe on his left foot. The 32-year-old returned to his usual spot at shortstop and played all 10 innings, so it looks like he'll be good to go as long as he avoids setbacks. Prior to his absence, he had gone six games without a multi-hit effort. Betts is at a .257/.339/.405 slash line, eight home runs, 31 RBI, 43 runs scored and five stolen bases over 54 contests this season, and it wouldn't be surprising if he took a cautious approach on the basepaths until his toe is 100 percent. |
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| Jun 2 2025 | Betts (toe) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fourth straight start Betts has missed after he sustained a fractured left big toe. Per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Betts ran the bases and went through fielding drills pregame Monday and hopes to return to action Tuesday. Hyeseong Kim is at shortstop and batting ninth for the Dodgers on Monday. Betts will reportedly be available to pinch hit if needed in the series opener, per Dodger Insider. |
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| Jun 1 2025 | Bett (toe), who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, said he's feeling better and expects to rejoin the starting lineup within the next couple days, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old's absence from the lineup Sunday for a third straight game isn't surprising after he sustained a fracture in his left big toe Wednesday, but he doesn't appear likely to require a stint on the injured list. After sitting out all three games against the Yankees this weekend, Betts could be back in action during the upcoming four-game series versus the Mets, which begins Monday. |
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| May 30 2025 | Betts told Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times on Friday that he has a fractured toe but expects to miss just "a couple of days." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts underwent X-rays on Friday and sat out the first game of a weekend set against the Yankees due to an aching toe on his left foot. The imaging appears to have revealed a fracture, but the severity may be minor given Betts' indication that he could be back in the lineup shortly. Betts told Hernandez that the injury happened when he banged the toe against a wall while walking to the bathroom in the dark, and the star shortstop described the consequence of the fracture as "just pain." Manager Dave Roberts commented after Friday's win over New York that he doesn't expect Betts to need an IL stint, and while Roberts indicated that Betts isn't likely to return to the starting lineup for either of the final two games of the series, he could be available to pinch hit, per Sonja Chen of MLB.com. |
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| May 19 2025 | Betts went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the Dodgers on the board with a fourth-inning solo shot and went back-to-back with Shohei Ohtani in the sixth to chip away at the deficit again. Betts' last four multi-hit efforts have been against Arizona, but he went just 3-for-20 with two steals and four RBI over six games against the Athletics and Angels last week. The 32-year-old is at a .263/.350/.444 slash line with eight homers 30 RBI, 39 runs scored and five stolen bases over 45 contests this season. |
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| May 16 2025 | Betts went 1-for-1 with two walks, three runs and an RBI in Thursday's 19-2 romp over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All of Betts' plate appearances came in the first three innings, with his RBI coming on a single in the second. The Dodgers held a 13-2 lead at that point, so manager Dave Roberts elected to give Betts and a few other regulars some extra rest by pulling them from the contest. Betts has collected at least one RBI in four straight contests and is slashing .339/.397/.51 with two homers, 20 runs, 15 RBI and two stolen bases over his past 15 games. |
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| May 11 2025 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the four-game weekend series versus Arizona, Betts went 7-for-19 (.368) with a homer, a steal, two RBI and four runs. His long ball Sunday sparked a three-run ninth inning that turned this into a runaway win for the Dodgers. Betts' average is up to .272, his highest mark since he was at .279 on April 15. He's added a .786 OPS, six homers, 24 RBI, 32 runs scored, three stolen bases, four doubles and a triple across 38 contests. |
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| May 10 2025 | Betts went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base Friday in a 14-11 victory versus the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' RBI came on a sacrifice fly, and he also singled twice and swiped his third bag of the campaign. He's been collecting hits in bunches of late -- over his last 10 games, the All Star has notched exactly two hits seven times. Over that stretch, Betts is slashing .368/.419/.526 with a home run, 10 RBI, 13 runs and a 4:4 BB:K. |
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| May 6 2025 | Betts is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off for Betts since March 29, when he was still regaining strength following an illness that caused him to lose nearly 20 pounds. Miguel Rojas will occupy shortstop and bat seventh for the Dodgers on Tuesday. |
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| May 2 2025 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 2-1 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts extended his hitting streak to five games Friday, which also includes a three-game multi-hit streak, and he ended a 13-game homerless drought. The star shortstop now has eight multi-hit games under his belt in 2025. Across his last eight contests, Betts is batting .324 (11-for-34) with a double, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored. |
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| May 1 2025 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 12-7 win over Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts extended the Dodgers' lead to 3-0 in the third inning with a two-run single before driving in two more runs with a triple in the sixth. Betts is starting to heat up at the plate, going 6-for-17 (.353) with eight RBI in his last four games following a 4-for-35 (.114) slump in his previous nine contests. Overall, he's slashing .250/.339/.407 with four homers, 19 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases across 124 plate appearances this year. |
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| Apr 30 2025 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 15-2 rout of the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got in on the Dodgers' offensive outburst, slapping a two-run single in the third inning and adding another single before coming around to score in the sixth. The outfielder-turned-shortstop began the second half of April with a 4-for-35 stretch at the plate, but his bat has begun to warm up of late. Over his past three contests, Betts has gone 4-for-13 with four RBI and just one strikeout, though he doesn't have an extra-base hit during that stretch. |
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| Apr 14 2025 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run, a double and a walk in Monday's 5-3 win against Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the Dodgers off to a fast start with a two-run home run in the first inning. The long ball was the star shortstop's fourth of the campaign, but his first since April 1 -- a span of 10 games. Betts was able to reach base at a steady clip even during the power drought, and he's posted a standout .304/.400/.554 slash line so far this season. |
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| Apr 5 2025 | Betts went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a 3-2 loss to the Phillies on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Betts didn't notch a hit in the contest, he gave his fantasy managers some cause for celebration with a ninth-inning steal of second base. The star shortstop then came around to score when the next batter, Tommy Edman, launched a two-run homer. Betts is a pretty good bet to reach double-digit steals given that he has achieved that mark in every season since 2015, though he can be regarded as more of a consistent than a prolific base-stealer given that he hasn't swiped more than 16 bags in a regular season since 2019. |
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| Apr 1 2025 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer during Tuesday's 3-1 win against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop's throwing error during the second inning gave Atlanta a 1-0 lead, but he redeemed himself with a 369-foot shot to left field in the sixth. Betts has a hit in all four of the games he's appeared in so far this season, going 6-for-16 with three home runs, six RBI and six runs scored. |
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| Mar 29 2025 | Betts is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday was a planned off day for Betts as he hasn't completely recovered from an illness that caused him to lose nearly 20 pounds, per Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA. Miguel Rojas will get the start at shortstop and bat eighth against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. |
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| Mar 26 2025 | Betts (illness) said Tuesday that he'll be able to play in the Dodgers' home opener Thursday against Detroit, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts missed the Dodgers' first two regular-season games against the Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, due to an illness that caused him to lose nearly 20 pounds. However, he was able to participate in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Angels and went 0-for-3 while starting at shortstop. Betts said that making it through that contest was enough for him to be confident that he will be ready to play Thursday. Fantasy managers who roster Betts should thus plan to have him in their lineups, though it remains to be seen whether the illness will affect Betts' play to any extent in the early going. |
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| Mar 25 2025 | Betts (illness) will start at shortstop and bat second in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been battling an illness since the Dodgers' trip to Tokyo, but he has now recovered and will be active for the team's final tune-up game before the start of its stateside schedule. The 32-year-old had a rough time in the Cactus League, posting a .636 OPS across 25 plate appearances. |
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| Mar 24 2025 | Betts (illness) completed a workout at Dodger Stadium on Monday and intends to play in Tuesday's game against the Angels, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has already been ruled out for Monday's exhibition, but the fact that he's been able to keep food down and felt strong enough to complete a workout is a promising sign. If Betts is cleared for Tuesday's action, it would likely point to him being included in the starting lineup for Opening Day on Thursday, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. |
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| Mar 23 2025 | Betts was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup against the Angels due to his ongoing battle with an illness, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been dealing with an unknown illness for multiple weeks. The 32-year-old is reportedly down to 157 pounds after entering spring training at 175 pounds, and he's still struggling to hold down food. The Dodgers may have to start considering other options at shortstop for Thursday's home opener versus the Tigers. |
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| Mar 18 2025 | Betts (illness) flew back to Los Angeles on Monday after he had previously made the trip with the Dodgers to Japan ahead of the club's two-game season-opening series versus the Cubs this week, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts had suggested that a return to the States was in the cards for Betts after he was ruled out from playing in both games of the Tokyo Series while he recovers from flu-like symptoms. The hope is that Betts can rest up and get back to a regular routine in preparation for the Dodgers' domestic opener March 27 versus the Tigers. |
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| Mar 16 2025 | Betts (illness) will not play in either of the Dodgers' matchups with the Cubs in the Tokyo Series, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been battling through fatigue as he deals with an illness, and manager Dave Roberts is "contemplating" sending him home early from the team's trip to Japan. The outfielder-turned-shortstop has been under the weather since arriving in Tokyo, and Roberts sees no reason to push Betts. The Dodgers will begin the 2025 season domestically at home on March 27 against the Tigers, and Betts will now likely shift his focus to making his season debut on that date. |
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| Mar 15 2025 | Betts won't play in the Dodgers' exhibition games in Japan this weekend due to an illness, and he'll be re-evaluated Monday on his availability for Opening Day, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts said that Betts has been dealing with the ailment since before the team traveled overseas and has lost some weight, so it sounds as though there's at least a small chance he's unable to play in Tuesday's season-opening matchup with the Cubs in Tokyo. Miguel Rojas and Tommy Edman are the likely replacements at shortstop should Betts be unable to take the field versus Chicago. |
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| Mar 4 2025 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's Cactus League win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went deep for the first time this spring with a 393-foot shot to left-center field in the third inning. He's seen more action than any of the Dodgers' projected starters during the exhibition slate, which is likely a result of the team wanting him to get further acclimated to playing shortstop, where he's expected to spend most of his time this season. Over eight Cactus League contests, Betts is slashing .278/.333/.444, with Tuesday's homer being his first extra-base hit. |
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| Dec 9 2024 | Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Monday that the plan is for Betts to play shortstop next season, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team had previously said Betts would move back to the infield, and now it is offering more specificity regarding Betts' position. With Betts handling shortstop, that means Gavin Lux is currently the projected starter at second base and Miguel Rojas is slated for a reserve role. |
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| Nov 6 2024 | Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday that the assumption is Betts will move back to the infield next season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was the Dodgers' regular shortstop and occasional second baseman for the first three months of the 2024 season before fracturing his hand. Upon his return in mid-August, he moved back to right field on a full-time basis. However, it would appear he'll be on the move again in 2025 to one of the middle infield spots (or perhaps both). The decision could negatively affect the playing time outlook of Miguel Rojas and/or Gavin Lux. |
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| Sep 23 2024 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts came up clutch for the Dodgers with a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to secure a walk-off win in a game Los Angeles once trailed 5-0. His home run came immediately after Shohei Ohtani tied the game with a long ball of his own to lead off the frame. Betts now has home runs in consecutive games and has driven in a run in three straight contests. |
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| Sep 22 2024 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts clubbed a two-out, two-run homer in his second at-bat to bring the Dodgers back within one run of Colorado and later added a leadoff single in the fifth, though he was left stranded after stealing second. It marked the All-Star's fourth long ball this month and his 18th on the campaign, while the steal was the second in his last three games. Betts is now slashing .274/.313/.534 in September with nine extra-base hits, 17 RBI, 12 runs and three stolen bases. |
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| Sep 10 2024 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a walk Monday in a loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts put the Dodgers on the board with a run-scoring single in the fifth inning and added a two-run shot to left field in the seventh. The All-Star right-fielder has hit safely in nine straight contests, collecting four multi-hit efforts over that span. During the hitting streak, Betts is slashing .394/.459/.909 with four homers, 12 RBI, nine runs and a stolen base. |
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| Sep 8 2024 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in Saturday's 7-2 win against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts scored Los Angeles' first run of the game after drawing a walk in the first frame. He added a solo shot in the fourth for the final run of the contest. Betts has reached base safely via hit or walk in 13 consecutive games and is slashing .348/.418/.696 with four homers, 16 RBI, 12 runs and four stolen bases over that stretch. |
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| Sep 3 2024 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-2 extra-inning win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts had an RBI single in the third inning and then gave the Dodgers plenty of breathing room with a homer in the 10th. He's hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games, going 14-for-51 (.275) with three homers and 18 RBI in that span. The superstar has a .302/.393/.500 slash line, 15 homers, 62 RBI, 65 runs scored and 14 steals over 93 contests this season. |
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| Aug 31 2024 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, but he has just one multi-hit effort in that span, going 9-for-40 (.225) with two homers, three doubles and 11 RBI. He had the second of three straight long balls to open the game for the Dodgers on Saturday. Betts is slashing .297/.390/.490 with 14 homers, 55 RBI, 61 runs scored and 13 stolen bases over 90 contests this season, and while his power production is slightly down, he's still been one of the most reliable hitters in the game when healthy. |
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| Aug 29 2024 | Betts went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts recorded an RBI single in the third before stealing second and eventually coming around to score on a three-run shot from Teoscar Hernandez. It marked the star utility man's second straight game with a steal, and he's now hit safely in four straight contests. Betts has also been a big run producer for the Dodgers as of late, racking up eight RBI over his last seven games while scoring three runs himself over that stretch. He's batting .276 in August with seven extra-base hits, 12 RBI and eight runs scored. |
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| Aug 26 2024 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Sunday's win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' only hit of the afternoon was a huge one, as he put the Dodgers ahead in the eighth with a two-run homer to left-center off Richard Lovelady. He's now posted multiple RBI in three of his last four games and has recorded an extra-base hit in four of his last five games. Since returning to action, Betts is hitting .275/.321/.529 with three homers, 11 RBI, seven runs, a steal and a 4:11 BB:K in 57 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 16 2024 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Friday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has logged multiple hits in each of his four starts since he returned from a hand injury. Over his last five games, he's gone 8-for-20 (.400) with two homers and four RBI. Betts' power was down even before the injury, but he's still slugging .505 over 77 contests this season. He's added a .310 average, 12 homers, 44 RBI, 54 runs scored and 10 stolen bases. |
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| Aug 15 2024 | Betts is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Milwaukee, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts started the first three games of the series -- his first three contests back from from the injured list -- but will take a seat for Thursday's afternoon finale. Jason Heyward will patrol right field for the Dodgers and Teoscar Hernandez will move up to the second spot in the batting order. |
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| Aug 12 2024 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI single during Monday's 5-2 win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite spending nearly two months on the injured list due to a fractured left hand and not going on a rehab assignment, Betts didn't show any rust Monday. Instead, he clubbed a two-run homer off Freddy Peralta in the third inning and plated Shohei Ohtani on a single in the seventh. Betts is slashing .307/.406/.498 with 11 homers across 335 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 9 2024 | Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Betts (hand) will play in right field when he returns Monday against the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts noted Friday that his conversation with Roberts was "mutual" and acknowledged that the Dodgers' best chance to win comes with his return to right field, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. That means Nick Ahmed and Miguel Rojas will continue to serve at shortstop, while Jason Heyward sees less playing time in the outfield, though Roberts could tinker with his lineup depending on who's on the mound. Betts has been sidelined since June 17 due to a bone fracture in his left wrist. Prior to the injury, he was slashing .304/.405/.488 with nine stolen bases, 10 home runs and 40 RBI across 331 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 6 2024 | Betts (hand) is expected to play shortstop and bat second in the Dodgers' lineup when he returns from the 10-day injured list, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is targeting a return to the major-league roster during the team's upcoming road trip that begins Monday, and when he returns, he'll be batting one slot back in the lineup. Betts has spent the entirety of the year as the leadoff hitter for Los Angeles, but he'll now operate in the No. 2 hole behind Shohei Ohtani and ahead of Freddie Freeman, breaking up the left-handers. With Ohtani's on-base percentage sitting at .397 on the year, the move in the lineup could lead to a slight increase in RBI opportunities for Betts. |
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| Aug 3 2024 | Betts (hand) and the Dodgers are targeting a return to the lineup during their next road trip, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been out since mid-June after suffering a fracture in his left wrist/hand and he took batting practice with the team Wednesday. The Dodgers will begin their next road trip Aug. 12 in Milwaukee with a four-game set with the Brewers before they'll play three games in St. Louis. If the timeline remains true, Betts will likely begin a rehab assignment in the coming days. |
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| Jul 31 2024 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Betts (hand) is participating in batting practice and that a return in a couple weeks is "very realistic," Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts continues to ramp up his baseball work in his rehab from a fractured left hand, and the finish line may finally be in sight. The 31-year-old could soon progress to live batting practice, and that figures to be one of the final hurdles before being cleared for game action. It remains to be seen if Betts will require a rehab assignment before returning, but even if necessary, it may not be a lengthy stint in the minors. |
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| Jul 28 2024 | Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Betts (hand) continues to swing a bat and could soon be cleared to take batting practice, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old was cleared to resume taking swings last week and has since progressed to hitting soft toss and flips. Betts still has significant work to do in his rehab program, but a return in mid-August doesn't appear to be out of the question. |
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| Jul 22 2024 | Betts (hand) has been cleared to swing a bat, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts continues to take steps in the right direction after landing on the injured list June 17 due to a fractured left hand. If all goes well, he'll likely progress to hitting off a tee in the near future. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Betts is still "some time away" from a return, but he's pleased with the progress of his star shortstop, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com. |
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| Jul 19 2024 | Betts (hand) played catch Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts previously had someone else catch the ball for him while he continued to keep his arm active, but Friday marked the first time he was able to catch balls himself using his fractured left hand. The Dodgers have yet to set a target return date for the 31-year-old, though there's still a chance he's able to rejoin the team in early August, at which point he may be used as a second baseman given Miguel Rojas' strong performance while filling in as Betts' replacement at shortstop. |
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| Jul 14 2024 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Betts (hand) has started to field softly hit groundballs, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Betts hasn't yet been cleared for full baseball activities, taking part in fielding work is an indication that he hasn't experienced any setbacks in his recovery from a fractured left hand. The All-Star was given an estimated 6-to-8-week timeline for a return after sustaining the injury in mid-June, and though he still has a ways to go in his rehab, Betts could be ready to come off the 10-day injured list in early August. Betts has seen the majority of his starts at shortstop this season, though the Dodgers could look to deploy him mainly at second base upon his return. Miguel Rojas has excelled as Betts' primary replacement at shortstop and could be deserving of a full-time role upon Betts' return, while second baseman Gavin Lux entered Sunday's game against the Tigers sporting a lowly .565 OPS on the season. |
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| Jul 3 2024 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated over the weekend that he may consider having Betts (wrist) play primarily at second base upon his return, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The consideration to shift Betts back to second base from shortstop is primarily due to the impressive performance of Miguel Rojas, who has played excellent defense, as usual, while adding a surprisingly potent bat (he's slashing .291/.337/.437 over 164 plate appearances). The versatile Betts is no stranger to second base; he played a career-high 70 games at the position last year after beginning the campaign in the outfield. Betts was then asked to move to shortstop ahead of 2024 despite never having logged time there in the majors prior to 2023, and he's performed adequately defensively despite a few hiccups. It remains to be seen if the Dodgers will ultimately pursue having Betts and Rojas form their middle infield for most games, and Roberts has time to think through that scenario since Betts remains several weeks away from returning. He threw and ran Tuesday, per the Associated Press, but hasn't yet swung a bat. |
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| Jun 17 2024 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that the expectation is Betts (wrist) will be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The timeline is a rough estimate, as Roberts noted that much will depend on how Betts' fractured left wrist heals in the coming weeks. If Roberts' suggested timetable holds true, that means Betts will be out at least until late July. Miguel Rojas is expected to be the Dodgers' regular shortstop while Betts is on the shelf. |
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| Jun 16 2024 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Betts fractured a bone in his left wrist in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Royals and will be out 'for some time," Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. He went | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went hitless in three at-bats before he exited the game in the seventh inning, when he went down in a heap of pain after taking a fastball off his wrist. On the bright side, Roberts said that the 31-year-old shortstop won't need surgery to repair the injury. Betts will likely be placed on the injured list Monday, and in his absence, Miguel Rojas could step into a starting role in the middle infield for Los Angeles. |
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| Jun 7 2024 | Betts went 2-for-4 with two walks, a three-run home run and an additional run scored during Thursday's 11-7 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' three-run blast capped off a six-run fifth inning for the Dodgers and plated Miguel Vargas and Austin Barnes. Prior to Thursday's outburst, Betts had gone 1-for-24 (.042) across six games. Despite the minor cold spell, he owns the ninth-best OPS in MLB at .923 with 10 homers and nine stolen bases. |
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| Jun 2 2024 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers had all the offense they needed for the win after their first at-bat, as Betts drilled Austin Gomber's first pitch over the wall in left field. Prior to Sunday, Betts had gone 0-for-13 over the last three games, which was his longest slump of the season. That's a testament to his consistency and his elite skills as the tone-setter atop the Dodgers' lineup. Betts is slashing .318/.412/.515 with nine homers, 32 RBI, 43 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 14 doubles and three triples over 60 contests. |
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| May 24 2024 | Betts went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI and a walk in Friday's loss to the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led the game off with a single, knocking an RBI double in the second inning and added another double in the fourth. He entered Friday in a small slump, going 4-for-22 (.182) over his previous six contests. Despite the skid, he's hitting .291 through 20 games this month. Betts is slashing .338/.438/.554 with 25 extra-base hits through 240 plate appearances. |
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| May 18 2024 | Betts isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting 47 consecutive games and posting an incredible .341/.440/.562 slash line to begin the year, Betts will step out of the lineup for the first time all season. Miguel Rojas will instead start at shortstop while batting ninth. |
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| May 17 2024 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 7-3 win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' last two homers have been of the leadoff variety, and they're his only two long balls in May. He's hitting .283 this month, though that's dropped his season-long average to a still-stunning .341 through 47 contests. Betts has added eight homers, 29 RBI, 40 runs scored, eight stolen bases, 11 doubles and three triples over 218 plate appearances while serving as the everyday leadoff hitter. |
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| May 13 2024 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts snapped a 26-game homer drought with his leadoff blast Monday. He was far from a slouch in that span, batting .337 with an .848 OPS during the power drought. For the season, Betts is up to a .341/.440/.553 slash line with seven homers, 28 RBI, 35 runs scored, eight stolen bases, 11 doubles and two triples over 200 plate appearances. While it has cost him some power, Betts is enjoying the best plate discipline of his career with a 15.0 percent walk rate and 9.0 percent strikeout rate. |
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| May 2 2024 | Betts went 3-for-5 with two RBI against the Diamondbacks in Wednesday's 8-0 victory. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hasn't homered over his past 17 games, but he continues to be productive, collecting seven multi-hit efforts over that stretch while slashing .406/.481/.536. The move to shortstop this season hasn't impacted the All-Star's offensive production, as Betts is leading MLB in hits (49) and OBP (.481) while tying for first in runs (29) and walks (26). Betts' 1.104 OPS also leads all major-leaguers. |
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| Apr 27 2024 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old extended his current hitting streak to seven games with his fourth straight multi-hit performance, and he also swiped a bag for the third straight contest. Betts is having a monster start to the season, slashing .391/.489/.661 through 115 plate appearances with six homers, eight steals, 23 RBI and 29 runs, and while it's early, he's firmly on pace for the second 30-30 campaign of his career. |
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| Apr 25 2024 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run and a stolen base against the Nationals in Thursday's 2-1 victory. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts scored the decisive run in the contest by walking, swiping second base and crossing the plate on a Freddie Freeman double in the eighth inning. Betts seems to be running more frequently so far this season -- the stolen base was his sixth of the campaign through 27 contests, putting him well on pace to reach 20 steals for the first time since 2018. That has to be sweet music to his fantasy managers' ears, and Betts is paying huge dividends in other areas as well, slashing .374/.477/.636 with six homers, 21 RBI and 27 runs. |
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| Apr 20 2024 | Betts went 1-for-2 with three walks, a double, a run scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old shone once again in the leadoff spot, but the rest of the Dodgers' order had trouble bringing him around to score. Betts has failed to get on base only twice in 23 games to begin the season, and he boasts a .356/.473/.644 slash line with six homers, five steals, 18 RBI and an MLB-leading 23 runs. |
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| Apr 17 2024 | Betts went 5-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs Tuesday in the Dodgers' 6-2 win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts produced the majors' first five-hit game of the season Tuesday and matched his previous career high for hits in a game, raising his batting average to an MLB-best .388 in the process. Though the Dodgers' 12-8 start to the season is somewhat disappointing given the immense talent on the roster, Betts and Shohei Ohtani (1.019 OPS) are doing their part in the top two spots in the lineup. Betts has still been able to rack up 22 runs and 18 RBI through 20 games, even while No. 3 hitter Freddie Freeman (.788 OPS) has yet to really get going at the plate. |
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| Apr 14 2024 | Betts went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts plated Los Angeles' first run with a fourth-inning single and came through again with a run-scoring base knock in the sixth. The star outfielder-turned-infielder finished with his sixth multi-hit game of the campaign. Betts has reached base via hit or walk in all but one of his 17 contests this season and is slashing .364/.488/.712 with six homers, 16 RBI, 20 runs, two stolen bases and a 16:12 BB:K. |
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| Apr 13 2024 | Betts went 1-for-6 with a three-run home run in Friday's extra-innings loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts made the most of his only hit in the contest, smashing a 409-foot blast in the second inning to plate three runs. The long ball pushed Betts back into a tie for the major-league lead with six on the campaign. He's also tied for seventh in MLB with 14 RBI and leads the league with 20 runs scored and 16 walks. |
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| Apr 9 2024 | Betts made his 10th appearance of the season at shortstop in Monday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a notable number because it means Betts will now have shortstop eligibility if your fantasy league uses a 10-game in-season threshold. Betts, of course, already has second base and outfield eligibility, as well. The 31-year-old is slashing a robust .375/.508/.792 with five home runs and two stolen bases in the early going. |
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| Apr 3 2024 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' bat continues to be one of the best in baseball, as he mashed his league-leading fifth home run of the campaign. He sits comfortably atop the league in hits (15) with the next-closest players a full three hits behind, and he has 14 more total bases than any other player. While his ridiculous .500/.605/1.167 slash line is certain to regress at some point, fantasy managers have to be thrilled with what they're getting from the six-time All-Star early on. |
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| Mar 31 2024 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two walks and three total runs in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is on an absolute heater to begin the campaign, as he's homered in four straight contests and has reached base an absurd 18 times through 25 plate appearances. His long ball Saturday came in the clutch, pulling the Dodgers to within one run in the ninth inning against Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. Betts is already paying huge dividends for fantasy managers who made a big investment in him in fantasy drafts -- he leads all players in homers (four), RBI (10) and walks (seven) while posting an astronomical 2.109 OPS through the Dodgers' first five games. |
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| Mar 30 2024 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the Dodgers started early Friday, belting his third home run of the season off Zack Thompson to lead off the bottom of the first inning. The 31-year-old Betts is off to a torrid start this season, going 8-for-14 with four extra-base hits and nine RBI through four games. He looks poised for a massive season while leading off in front of Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. |
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| Mar 29 2024 | Betts went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and three total runs in Thursday's 7-1 win over St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts had a big two-game series against the Padres in Seoul, Korea, to kick off the regular season, and he carried his hot bat over to the Dodgers' domestic home opener. The outfielder-turned-shortstop launched a solo shot off Miles Mikolas in the third inning and reached base two additional times via walks. Through three contests, Betts is slashing a scorching .636/.733/1.273 with two homers, eight RBI, four walks and five runs. |
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| Mar 21 2024 | Betts went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, a walk, two total runs and six total RBI in Thursday's loss to San Diego in the second game of the Seoul Series. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres built an early 9-2 lead before Betts almost single-handedly brought the Dodgers back into contention with a two-run double in the third inning, a two-run homer in the fifth and a two-run single in the eighth. Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com, the six RBI were his most in a game since 2017 and tied for the third-most in any game in his career. Betts is off to a fast start in his 11th big-league campaign -- during the season-opening two-game set in South Korea, Betts went 6-for-9 with seven total RBI. |
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| Mar 8 2024 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Betts will be the team's shortstop moving forward, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roberts referred to the move as "permanent, for now." Betts and Gavin Lux are flip-flopping infield positions due to the latter's defensive issues at shortstop. Betts did start 12 games at shortstop last season, so the position isn't totally foreign to him, but he's been an outfielder for the overwhelming majority of his career so asking him to become a full-time shortstop at 31 years old is ambitious. For fantasy purposes, Betts will pick up a third position of eligibility early on this season. |
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| Feb 22 2024 | Betts said Thursday that he expects to play second base exclusively this spring, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts even joked that he didn't bring his right fielder's glove to spring training. While the 31-year-old undoubtedly could return to right field if a need arises there, this emphasizes the point that the Dodgers are committed to Betts as a full-time second baseman. Betts made 62 starts at the keystone in 2023, more than doubling his career total coming into the year. |
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| Feb 12 2024 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Feb. 3 at the team's Fan Fest event that Betts will remain the team's leadoff hitter in 2024, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roberts' announcement doesn't come as a major surprise after Betts hit leadoff in all 151 of his starts in 2023 on his way to finishing second in the National League MVP balloting while slashing .307/.408/.579 with 39 home runs, 107 RBI, 126 runs and 14 stolen bases. His run total was good for fourth in baseball last season, and if health prevails, Betts could have a chance at besting his previous career high of 135 runs during the 2024 campaign. He'll be batting in front of Freddie Freeman and free-agent pickup Shohei Ohtani (elbow), whom Roberts confirmed would hit second and third, respectively. Freeman had already hit regularly out of the two hole in 2023, while Ohtani should represent an upgrade in the No. 3 spot over catcher Will Smith, who made 88 starts out of that lineup spot last season. In addition to the arrival of Ohtani, Betts' fantasy appeal should also get a boost by virtue of having eligibility at both outfield and second base, something he didn't have in most fantasy leagues to begin the 2023 season. Roberts previously said earlier in the offseason that Betts will be a full-time second baseman in 2024 after moving between both the infield and outfield last season. |
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| Dec 4 2023 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday in an interview on MLB Network that Betts will be the team's everyday second baseman in 2024. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers had confirmed previously that Betts was going to play extensively at the keystone again during the upcoming season, but Roberts' statement Monday was more definitive in that second base will be the 31-year-old's regular spot in the field. Betts made 107 appearances in right field and 70 appearances at second base in 2023, in addition to 16 appearances at shortstop. Though Roberts indicated that Betts will still see the occasional start in right field versus left-handed pitching, he looks like he'll mostly be on the dirt moving forward. Jason Heyward is slated to draw most of the starts in right field when the Dodgers face righties. |
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| Nov 8 2023 | Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday that Betts will play a lot of second base next year, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts made 62 starts at second base in 2023 and showed well, so the Dodgers are comfortable making that a regular thing moving forward. Gomes also noted within the same conversation Wednesday that Miguel Vargas and Michael Busch might have to transition to the corner outfield in order to carve out significant playing time at the MLB level. |
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| Sep 26 2023 | Betts is not in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader at Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts will grab a breather after going 2-for-5 with two singles and a stolen base in the early tilt at Coors Field. Kolten Wong is covering second base for the Dodgers in the nightcap as Enrique Hernandez patrols right field. |
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| Sep 24 2023 | Betts went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, two runs and two RBI in a 7-0 win over the Giants on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Betts doubled in a pair of runs in the seventh inning, it gave him 105 RBI on the campaign, establishing a new single-season MLB record for runs batted in by a leadoff hitter. The previous mark was held by Charlie Blackmon, who knocked in 103 runs with the Rockies in 2017. Betts is enjoying an MVP-caliber campaign for the NL West champion Dodgers, complementing the RBI mark with a .309/.411/.593 slash line along with a career-high 39 homers, 40 doubles, 125 runs and 13 stolen bases. |
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| Sep 19 2023 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts had gone 3-for-18 over his previous five games, though he added five walks and two stolen bases in that span. After being hampered by a foot injury earlier in the month, Betts is now 12-for-49 (.245) through 14 contests in September. He's still slashing an impressive .311/.410/.596 with 39 home runs, 103 RBI, 123 runs scored and 13 stolen bases through 141 games overall. |
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| Sep 17 2023 | Betts is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts will get the day off after the Dodgers clinched the division Saturday. This will be just the seventh game the 30-year-old does not play in if he does not come off the bench. Kolten Wong will start at second base, and Chris Taylor will hit in the MVP candidate's usual leadoff spot. |
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| Sep 13 2023 | Betts went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts accounted for two of the four instances of a Dodger getting on base Wednesday. He's hit .233 (7-for-30) with nine walks and three steals over 10 games in September. The superstar's 13 steals for the season represent his most in a campaign since he swiped 16 bags in 2019. Betts has added a .312/.412/.607 slash line with 39 home runs, 103 RBI, 120 runs scored, 37 doubles and a triple over 137 contests. |
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| Sep 11 2023 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts had hit just .182 (4-for-22) with no extra-base hits over his last seven games. He got back on track quickly Monday, blasting a solo shot in the first inning before adding a three-run double in the third. The 30-year-old continues to be productive in a number of ways as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter. He's slashing .313/.411/.611 with 39 homers, 103 RBI, 119 runs scored, 11 stolen bases and 37 doubles through 135 contests. |
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| Sep 10 2023 | Betts (foot) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Sunday against the Nationals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hasn't seen the field since Thursday when he fouled a pitch off his left foot, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Sunday's series finale in Washington. The 30-year-old was off to a slow start to September prior to the injury, having gone 4-for-18 with five walks, a stolen base, an RBI, two runs and six strikeouts in six games. |
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| Sep 9 2023 | Betts (foot) isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against Washington, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After fouling a ball off his left foot Thursday against Miami, Betts will likely be out for the duration of Los Angeles' series against the Nationals. Kolten Wong will man second base Saturday while Betts recovers, and Jason Heyward will start in right field. |
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| Sep 8 2023 | CT scans and an MRI taken Friday on Betts' left foot showed no structural damage, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts fouled a ball hard off his foot Thursday at Miami and is expected to be held out of the Dodgers' entire weekend series at Washington, but he has avoided a serious injury and could return as early as Monday's series opener against the Padres. The 30-year-old NL MVP candidate was batting .423/.500/.754 with 11 homers, 31 RBI, four steals and 37 runs scored over his last 34 games prior to this absence for what has now been labeled a bone bruise. |
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| Sep 7 2023 | Betts exited Thursday's game against the Marlins with a foot injury, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts fouled a ball off his foot and initially remained in the game. Once the result was in hand, Betts exited in the eighth frame and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches. X-rays came back negative, so it's possible that he make a quick return to the lineup. |
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| Sep 3 2023 | Betts went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Sunday's 3-1 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts finished the four-game series between the National League's top-two teams on a high note. He went a solid 5-for-15 with two home runs and five RBI over the series, picking up right where he left off after an impressive August. The 30-year-old is now at a .316/.410/.615 slash line with 38 homers, 99 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 117 runs scored through 130 games. |
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| Sep 1 2023 | Betts went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three runs and four RBI in a loss to Atlanta on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts and Ronald Acuna are arguably the frontrunners for the NL MVP award at the moment, and both players strengthened their case Thursday. Acuna stole the show early with a second-inning grand slam, while Betts helped the Dodgers mount a valiant comeback with a pair of home runs and four RBI. Betts' solo shot in the seventh inning gave him 51 hits in August, the most knocks by any player in one calendar month in LA Dodgers history. The slugger put together video-game numbers during August, posting a .455/.516/.839 slash line, 11 long balls, 10 doubles, 30 RBI, 35 runs, three thefts and a 1.355 OPS over 29 contests. |
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| Aug 29 2023 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' 13-game hitting streak ended with an 0-for-4 effort Monday. He got right back on track with his fifth homer and 11th multi-hit effort over his last 15 contests. That prodigious surge has him up to a .314/.406/.612 slash line with 36 homers, 94 RBI, 112 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 125 games this season. |
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| Aug 27 2023 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following a leadoff single, Betts belted his 35th home run on the season, a sixth-inning two-run blast over the Green Monster. His third hit, a single in the eighth, gave him three RBI on the afternoon. The perennial MVP candidate is on a 15 game hitting streak and has been crushing the ball in August, hitting .464 with eight homers, 25 RBI, 29 runs scored and three steals in 97 at-bats. |
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| Aug 26 2023 | Betts went 3-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-5 loss to Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts extended his hit streak to 12 games with a first-inning double off the Green Monster in Boston, notched a base hit in the sixth and added an RBI single in the eighth. The versatile superstar is hitting an absurd .542 (26-for-48) during the hit streak, with three home runs, five doubles, 12 RBI, 14 runs, and two steals. |
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| Aug 25 2023 | Betts went 7-for-8 with a walk, a double, two runs and three RBI over both games of Thursday's doubleheader against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first game of the twin bill was technically a resumption of Wednesday's contest, which was suspended by rain. Betts recorded his second career five-hit performance in that victory, with the other coming back in 2016 with Boston. The All-Star outfielder then added two more base knocks in the nightcap before being removed for a pinch runner in the sixth inning with the Dodgers comfortably ahead. Betts has been scorching at the plate during August, slashing .463/.516/.817 with seven homers, eight doubles, 21 RBI, 24 runs and three stolen bases through 22 games. He's lifted his season average over 30 points to .310 during that span, and with 34 homers, 89 RBI, 105 runs, 10 thefts and standout defense both in the outfield and infield, his name is deservedly coming up in NL MVP discussions. |
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| Aug 23 2023 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was the only Dodger to reach base multiple times on the night, and his efforts on the basepaths gave him his ninth straight season with double-digit steals. Betts also extended his current hitting streak to eight games, and he's now slashing an eye-popping .419/.476/.797 in August with seven doubles, seven homers, three steals, 18 RBI and 22 runs. |
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| Aug 19 2023 | Betts went 3-for-8 with two home runs and four RBI during Saturday's doubleheader sweep over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts supplied a two-run single to propel the Dodgers to victory in the matinee, then followed it up with a pair of solo shots for the same result in the nightcap. He's gone 13-for-27 (.481) with three homers and eight RBI during his seven-game hitting streak. Overall, Betts has 34 long balls, 86 RBI, 101 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a .298/.394/.595 slash line through 117 contests this season. |
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| Aug 18 2023 | Betts went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the Dodgers on the board in the first inning with his solo shot. He was replaced by Chris Taylor in the lineup in the fifth -- that's likely a tactical move from manager Dave Roberts with a doubleheader on Saturday and the Dodgers already trailing 10-2 at the time. The long ball snapped Betts' nine-game homer drought, tied for his third-longest of the year. He's at 32 homers (three shy of his career high) with 82 RBI, 99 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a .296/.394/.586 slash line through 115 contests. |
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| Aug 16 2023 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a walk and four runs scored in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts did his job from atop the order, and he was rewarded with four full laps around the bases thanks to strong play directly behind him. He's looked like his best self in August, going 23-for-57 (.404) with four home runs, 13 RBI and 17 runs scored over 15 games this month. Overall, Betts has a .293/.393/.580 slash line with 31 homers, 81 RBI, 98 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 113 contests. |
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| Aug 13 2023 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was scratched from Saturday's game with a stomach bug, but it was clearly a short-term issue. He was able to produce his seventh multi-hit effort of the month Sunday. The superstar 30-year-old is slashing .287/.388/.579 with 31 home runs, 80 RBI, 94 runs scored, 32 doubles and eight stolen bases through 111 contests this season. |
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| Aug 12 2023 | Betts was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Rockies due to illness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has 16 hits in 11 games since the start of August, but he will be forced to the sidelines due to illness. Enrique Hernandez will replace Betts at second base and bat sixth Saturday. Meanwhile, Betts should be considered day-to-day going forward. |
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| Aug 7 2023 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's 13-7 win over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts capped off an eight-run fourth inning with a grand slam, giving Los Angeles the lead and chasing Seth Lugo from the game. The 30-year-old superstar has now homered in back-to-back games for the second time in August, further complicating the NL MVP discussion. Betts now has 31 home runs, 75 RBI, 92 runs scored and eight steals through 106 games this season. |
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| Aug 4 2023 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 10-5 win over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has started August blazing, going 7-for-16 with four extra-base hits over four games this month. The 30-year-old's steal was his first since June 28. He's up to eight thefts on the year while adding a strong .284/.387/.575 slash line, 29 home runs, 70 RBI, 88 runs scored, 28 doubles and one triple through 103 contests. |
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| Aug 2 2023 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers took control of the game quickly, and that allowed Betts some extra rest, as Jason Heyward took over in right field at the start of the fourth inning. Betts had missed time over the weekend with ankle soreness. He's on a nine-game hitting streak, going 11-for-35 (.314) in that span to raise his season slash line to .282/.385/.579. He's added 29 homers, 70 RBI, 85 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 28 doubles through 101 contests. |
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| Aug 1 2023 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts sat out a pair of games over the weekend while dealing with a sore ankle. He looked good in his return to the top of the Dodgers' order, knocking a pair of extra-base hits, including his first homer since July 15. The 30-year-old is up to 28 homers, 69 RBI, 83 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 27 doubles and a .279/.383/.568 slash line through 100 contests overall. |
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| Jul 30 2023 | Betts (ankle) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 2018 AL MVP was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to soreness in his right ankle and will be sidelined Sunday for the second straight game. Betts will also have Monday's team off day to rest up ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the A's. Enrique Hernandez will man the keystone and bat eighth Sunday. |
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| Jul 29 2023 | Betts was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Reds due to right ankle soreness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of Betts' injury is unknown, but it is apparently enough to hold him out of Saturday's contest. Chris Taylor will fill in at second base and bat eighth while Betts recovers, and the 30-year-old All-Star should be considered day-to-day going forward. |
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| Jul 16 2023 | Betts went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets couldn't keep Betts off base Saturday, as the All-Star outfielder reached in all five of his plate appearances. He plated Los Angeles' first run with a solo homer in the third inning and scored an insurance run in the ninth. Betts' brilliance this season has largely centered on his power -- his current .596 SLG and .309 ISO are each on pace to be career-high marks, and with 27 homers he's just eight shy of the career-best 35 he notched last season. Betts has been on a major heater for over three weeks, slashing .410/.500/1.033 with 10 long balls, 21 RBI, 20 runs, two steals and a 14:7 BB:K over 17 contests since June 23. |
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| Jul 9 2023 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in a 10-5 win against the Angels on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts opened the bottom of the first with a blast to left-center field, giving him 10 leadoff homers on the season. That's tied with Bobby Bonds for most in MLB history before the All-Star break. Betts has been on a power surge for over two weeks, going deep nine times over his past 15 games and slashing .365/.471/1.038 during that span. |
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| Jul 8 2023 | Betts went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, a walk and four total RBI in Friday's 11-4 win against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts enjoyed a big game at the plate, racking up 10 total bases on three-extra base hits. The All-Star outfielder slugged solo shots in the third and fifth frames and added a two-run double in the sixth. Betts has followed up last season's career-best 35 homers with 25 long balls through just 85 games on the campaign so far. He ranks third in the National League in that area, trailing only Matt Olson and Pete Alonso. |
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| Jul 7 2023 | Betts is starting at second base again Friday versus the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's his 19th start of the year at second and his sixth start there in the Dodgers' last 12 games. Betts has also made 12 starts at shortstop this season while both Miguel Vargas and Miguel Rojas continue to struggle offensively. |
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| Jul 4 2023 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts continued his recent uptick in power with his sixth homer over his last 11 games. In that span, he's batting .371 (13-for-35) with 14 RBI and 11 walks. The 30-year-old superstar is up to a .272/.377/.560 slash line with 23 long balls, 57 RBI, 66 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 82 contests this season while primarily batting leadoff. |
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| Jun 30 2023 | Betts went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two walks, four RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts provided solo shots for the first two runs of the game, and his other two knocks also plated a run each. He's gone 7-for-8 with six walks over his last three games, a run of both impressive hitting and patience at the plate. The superstar is up to 22 homers, 55 RBI, 64 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 18 doubles, a triple and a .270/.370/.553 slash line through 78 contests as the Dodgers' main leadoff hitter. |
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| Jun 29 2023 | Betts went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, three walks and a stolen base in a loss to the Rockies on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Los Angeles fell behind 4-0 through three frames, Betts keyed a fourth-inning turnaround with a three-run shot to left field that gave his team its first lead. The star outfielder reached in all but one of his other plate appearances, drawing three walks for the second time this season. Betts has gone deep three times in his past five games and seven times in June, and he is tied for sixth in the majors with 20 long balls overall on the campaign. |
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| Jun 25 2023 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts started the game with a leadoff shot for his 19th homer of the year. He's also up to six steals on the year after snagging his first bag since June 14. Betts went deep twice during the three-game set against Houston after a 10-game homerless skid. The star slugger is now slashing .258/.354/.512 with 35 extra-base hits and 57 runs scored through 74 games. |
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| Jun 24 2023 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and and RBI sacrifice fly in Friday's 3-2 victory over Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At his current pace, Betts has a chance of passing his career-high mark of 35 homers that he set last year. Currently, his 18 long balls are tied for seventh in MLB, and he has hits in 14 of his 18 games played in June. The star outfielder is one of the better fantasy plays in the league, and that doesn't look to be changing anytime soon. |
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| Jun 14 2023 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts put the Dodgers ahead 4-2 in the sixth inning with a two-run single. He also logged his second steal in the last three games, and he's hit safely in eight straight contests. The superstar 30-year-old is up to a .263/.366/.529 slash line with 17 home runs, five steals, 43 RBI and 53 runs scored through 65 games. He remains a strong source of counting stats atop the Dodgers' order. |
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| Jun 13 2023 | Betts is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be Betts' seventh start at shortstop this year. He's also logged 12 starts at second base beyond his usual work in right field. Miguel Rojas is on the bench for the Dodgers on Tuesday. |
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| Jun 11 2023 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a loss to the Phillies on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts extended his modest hitting streak to six games with a third-inning single that he followed with a swipe of second base. The superstar outfielder has been more power than speed this season with 17 homers to four steals, but he is on pace to register his 10th straight campaign with double-digit thefts and home runs. Three of Betts' four stolen bases have come over his past 14 contests. |
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| Jun 10 2023 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Phillies on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts helped spur a Los Angeles rally with a two-run shot to left field in the seventh inning, though Philadelphia ended up with the win on a Kyle Schwarber walk-off homer. Betts is up to 17 long balls on the campaign, six of which have come over his past eight games. He's slashing .314/.400/.829 with eight RBI, nine runs and a steal over that stretch. At his current pace, Betts will easily exceed his career-high mark of 35 home runs, which he established last season. |
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| Jun 8 2023 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run against Cincinnati in Wednesday's loss. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts propelled the Dodgers to a fast start by leading off the game with a homer, though it was his only hit of the night. The star outfielder has gone deep five times in his past six games to push his season total to 16 long balls. He set a career high with 35 homers last season and appears poised to challenge that number in 2023. |
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| Jun 2 2023 | Betts went 4-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and one steal in Friday's 8-4 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After wrapping up May with a two-homer night, Betts did it again with two more big flies, bringing his season total to 15. He could push for 40 homers, a feat he has never accomplished, if he stays on this pace. His .551 slugging percentage is the third highest mark of his career, behind the shortened 2020 season and his monster 2018 campaign. Betts has not taken advantage of the new rules, as he has just three steals on the season. However, he still could reach double figures for the ninth straight year. |
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| May 29 2023 | Betts is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Monday against the Nationals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The start at shortstop is his sixth this season but it's his first time playing there in more than two weeks. It will be Betts' eighth overall appearance at the position, inching him closer to gaining eligibility there on platforms with a 10-game threshold. |
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| May 27 2023 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base against Tampa Bay in a 6-5 win Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The biggest news here is that Betts finally ran again -- he swiped his first base of the campaign April 22, then didn't attempt to steal again over his following 29 games. The veteran outfielder is currently well below pace to extend his streak of double-digit thefts to nine seasons, though he's been trending down in that area for several years, averaging just 12 steals over the past four campaigns after notching 20-plus thefts in each of his first four full big-league seasons. Betts has nonetheless been productive in other ways so far in 2023, recording 11 homers, 14 doubles, 30 RBI and 38 runs through 50 contests. |
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| May 24 2023 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts accounted for the Dodgers' first run with a solo shot to left field in the fifth inning. He also singled leading off the contest, extending his on-base streak to 12 games. During that stretch, Betts is batting .283 (13-for-46) with four homers, nine RBI, 14 runs and a 10:9 BB:K. |
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| May 21 2023 | Betts is not in the starting lineup against the Cardinals on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts gets a rare day of rest for Sunday's finale against St. Louis. David Peralta is hitting at the top of the lineup while Betts rests, and Jason Heyward will get the start in right field and hit eighth. |
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| May 20 2023 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 5-0 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts gave the Dodgers some breathing room when he took Chris Stratton deep in the eighth inning. Over his last 12 games, Betts has racked up 11 hits, 1- of which have gone for extra bases. He has five of his 10 homers this year in that span. The 30-year-old is up to a .251/.360/.521 slash line with 28 RBI, 31 runs scored, a stolen base, 13 doubles and a triple through 44 contests. |
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| May 15 2023 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-0 win against San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts connected on a Ryan Weathers changeup in the third inning, driving it 413 feet to center field for a two-run homer. The long ball was Betts' fourth in his past seven games and pushed his total to nine on the season. The star outfielder is batting a modest .252 on the campaign, but he's been productive with 24 RBI and 26 runs scored over 39 games. |
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| May 13 2023 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 win over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning with a 426-foot solo shot. Freddie Freeman followed with a homer of his own, and the Dodgers went on to win their third straight against San Diego. After going deep just three times over his first 24 games, Betts has picked things up with five homers across his past 13 contests. He's slashing .275/.356/.627 with 12 RBI and nine runs over that stretch. |
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| May 9 2023 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a homer in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts connected on the second pitch of the game for his seventh home run of the season. The outfielder is hitting just .174 over his last six games, but half of his hits are home runs in that stretch. Betts has stolen at least 10 bases in eight straight seasons, but he has not cashed in on the new rules, as he has swiped just one bag this year. |
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| May 8 2023 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday in a 5-2 extra-winning victory over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts had a rough time overall in the three-game set against San Diego, going 1-for-11 with four strikeouts. However, he had the most memorable hit for either team, tying the game with a solo shot off Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday. Betts hasn't quite lived up to his fantasy managers' expectations so far this season, slashing .254/.361/.468 with six homers, 19 RBI, 22 runs and just one stolen base over 147 plate appearances. However, he's begun May on a promising note, slashing .333/.407/.625 with two homers and eight RBI through six games. |
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| May 2 2023 | Betts went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 13-1 win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is trying to shake off a sluggish April, and a pair of three-hit efforts to open May is a great way to do just that. He had a two-run single in the second inning and added another RBI on a single in the fourth. The 30-year-old has added 35 points to his batting average over the last two games, and he's now slashing .270/.372/.486 with five home runs, 17 RBI, 20 runs scored and a stolen base through 29 contests this season. |
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| May 1 2023 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in a win over Philadelphia on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting the game 0-for-2, Betts collected a hit in three straight at-bats. He drove in a run with a double in the fifth inning before drilling a two-run shot for insurance in the seventh. Betts made his fourth start at shortstop Monday and will have even more fantasy value if he can pick up eligibility in the infield. He improved his slash line to .252/.360/.477 with 14 extra-base hits and 19 runs scored through 125 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 victory versus St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led off the Dodgers' half of the first inning with a homer to left field for his only hit of the game. He started at shortstop for the third time in his past five contests before later shifting to right field. Betts is in a bit of a slump at the moment, as Friday's long ball is his only hit over his past 17 at-bats. |
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| Apr 6 2023 | Betts (ankle) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Thursday against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts needed a bit of treatment on his right ankle following a collision Tuesday with teammate Jason Heyward, but all is well. He's up to three starts at second base through seven possible games, partly because Miguel Vargas is battling a thumb injury. Heyward is starting in right field Thursday in Arizona. |
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| Apr 4 2023 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Betts is currently getting treatment on his ankle after banging into Jason Heyward in Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks and will be reevaluated on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was originally reported to be a knee injury for Betts, but it was later clarified that he jammed his ankle in the collision. Betts was able to stay in the game and went 2-for-3 with a run scored in the contest, but the Dodgers are not going to take any risks with the star 30-year-old. The Dodgers don't play Wednesday and Roberts believes the team will know more about Betts' status before Thursday's contest against the Diamondbacks. |
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| Apr 1 2023 | Betts went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder's first hit of the season looked like it would be a big one, as he drove a Drey Jameson offering over the wall in left field to break open a scoreless tie in the bottom of the seventh inning. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, Kyle Lewis answered back with a two-run blast in the top of the eighth. Betts slugged a career-high 35 homers last year while also recording his sixth career 40-double campaign, and there's no reason to think the 30-year-old's power production will begin to slip in 2023. |
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| Mar 13 2023 | Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Betts will serve as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter in 2023, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Earlier in spring training, Roberts left open the possibility that the lefty-hitting Gavin Lux might displace Betts as the team's table setter against certain right-handed pitchers, but that became a moot point after Lux suffered a season-ending ACL tear Feb. 27. According to Vassegh, Roberts added that Betts, who led off in all 138 of his starts in 2022, will likely see more playing time at second base on days when the Dodgers' top option at the position, Miguel Vargas, requires a day off. He made all but five of those starts in right field a season ago, but with Roberts estimating that the 30-year-old will play close to 20 games at the keystone in 2023, Betts looks as though he'll have a real chance at carrying second-base and middle-infield eligibility into 2024. |
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| Feb 28 2023 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested Tuesday that Betts might play more second base this year, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The topic came up -- yet again -- because Gavin Lux has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will likely be sidelined for the entire year. Chris Taylor could be thrust into shortstop duties here and there, and the Dodgers want to prepare Betts to handle second base when the alignment makes sense for him to do so. He's already slated to see some action at second for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. |
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| Feb 24 2023 | Betts could be moved down from leadoff in the Dodgers' batting order this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All 138 of Betts' starts last season came in the leadoff spot and that helped him score 117 runs, which tied for the National League lead with teammate Freddie Freeman. Manager Dave Roberts did add he'd have to find another player who would make sense for the top of the batting order over Betts, and he's not sure at this juncture who that might be. While Roberts might want to shift the veteran outfielder down into the heart of the order, Betts' career .368 OBP could wind up being the Dodgers' best table-setting option. |
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| Feb 23 2023 | Betts is expected to play a couple of games at second base during the World Baseball Classic, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: And his work at that position for Team USA could carry over into more looks at second base for the Dodgers when the MLB regular season gets underway. Betts logged five starts -- seven total appearances -- at the keystone in both 2021 and 2022. He'll still primarily serve as the everyday right fielder in Los Angeles. |
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| Feb 16 2023 | Betts gained eight pounds during the offseason in an effort to add strength, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts indicated that he visited Driveline Baseball this winter at the request of the Dodgers, and the primary takeaway seems to have been a conscious effort to put on some pounds. The star right fielder didn't exactly lack in power last season -- he hit a career-best 35 homers in 142 games -- so any gain in that category would be icing on an already very sumptuous cake for Los Angeles and Betts' fantasy managers. The Dodgers had quite a bit of lineup turnover during the offseason, but they figure to again rank among the top offenses in baseball, which should provide Betts plenty of opportunities to put up production worthy of a first-round pick in 2023 drafts. |
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| Dec 2 2022 | Betts could play more at second base in 2023, according to manager Dave Roberts, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He loves playing second base, per Roberts, and that could make the lineup fit better if the Dodgers were to sign Aaron Judge this offseason. Betts played seven games at second base in 2022, so it's possible he could gain second base eligibility in season even if the Dodgers don't sign Judge. |
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| Oct 2 2022 | Betts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak during which he's gone 8-for-22 with five doubles, an RBI and four runs, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's contest. Joey Gallo will man right field and bat sixth in Betts' place. |
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| Sep 30 2022 | Betts went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts opened the scoring with an RBI double in the second inning. He was also aboard during an eight-run rally in the fourth. He's picked up four doubles across his last three games and now has 39 two-baggers to go with three triples and a career-best 35 home runs through 138 contests. Betts is also slashing .272/.342/.540 with 82 RBI, 115 runs scored and 12 stolen bases this year. |
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| Sep 22 2022 | Betts went 1-for-1 with an RBI single in Thursday's 3-2 win against Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The All-Star outfielder didn't start the contest, but he was called upon to pinch hit with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning of a tie game. Betts worked the count full before singling to left field for his first walkoff hit as a Dodger. He's driven in 80 runs on the campaign while posting a .272/.342/.547 slash line to go along with 112 runs, 35 homers, 35 doubles and 12 stolen bases. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Betts is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers will play twice Tuesday, but Betts -- who posted just a .600 OPS over his last 11 games -- will not start both contests. Joey Gallo will man right field for the Dodgers in the first game on Tuesday's slate. |
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| Sep 14 2022 | Betts is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout Tuesday, but he'll receive a day off since the Dodgers' victory secured the NL West title. Trayce Thompson will man right field and bat cleanup in Betts' place. |
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| Sep 12 2022 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Mondays 6-0 win against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts failed to reach base in his first four at-bats before putting the game away with a three-run shot off Keynan Middleton in the ninth inning. The long ball was just his second of September after the All-Star outfielder went deep five times over his final six games in August. Betts is tied for sixth in the majors with 34 homers on the campaign, and he's one of only three big-leaguers (along with Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani) to have recorded at least 30 long balls and at least 10 stolen bases. |
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| Sep 3 2022 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a triple, three total runs and a walk in Saturday's 12-1 rout of San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts set the tone early, tripling to lead off the game and subsequently coming around to score on a Trea Turner home run. Betts added his own long ball in the fourth, and his three-run shot gave the Dodgers an early 6-0 lead. The home run was Betts' 33rd of the campaign, surpassing his previous career high of 32 set during his MVP 2018 campaign with the Red Sox. |
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| Aug 31 2022 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers managed only three hits in the contest, but Betts' solo homer off Jacob deGrom in the sixth inning ensured that they weren't shut out. The long ball was Betts' fifth in his past six games, and he has also racked up eight RBI during that stretch. The All-Star outfielder batted .330 with nine home runs, 18 RBI and five stolen bases over 27 games in August. |
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| Aug 28 2022 | Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday after the Dodgers' 8-1 win over the Marlins that Betts will be out of the lineup for rest purposes in Monday's series finale in Miami, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Monday's contest, the Dodgers will finish out their week with three-game sets against playoff-contending teams in the Mets and Padres, so Roberts wants to ensure that Betts is an optimal health for those matchups coming out of three straight games on the synthetic turf at Marlins Park. In Sunday's win, Betts went 3-for-5 with a double, a pair of RBI and his National League-leading 99th run of the season. |
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| Aug 27 2022 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sandy Alcantara was exceptional for Miami in racking up his fourth complete game, but Betts made him pay for a hanging slider in the third inning with his 30th long ball of the season. It's Betts' third big-league campaign with at least 30 homers, and he has an excellent chance of surpassing the career-best 32 long balls he hit during his MVP 2018 season. Betts is one of six National League players to reach the 30-homer mark so far in 2022. |
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| Aug 21 2022 | Betts went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts singled and stole second in the first inning before scoring on a Will Smith single. Four of Betts' 11 steals this year have come in his last 13 games, a span in which he's also hit .340 (18-for-53) with seven extra-base hits. The star outfielder is slashing .277/.346/.538 with 27 home runs, 62 RBI and 90 runs scored through 102 contests. |
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| Aug 19 2022 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double and a run scored in Friday's 2-1 win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led off the bottom of the first inning with his 25th double of the year and added a single in the third. In the sixth, he hit a flyout to the warning track in left field, and he didn't get enough at-bats after that to challenge for a cycle -- his only other one was a triple in the eighth. This was his fourth three-hit game in August, and he's batting .328 (22-for-67) in 16 contests this month. Overall, the 29-year-old owns a .276/.346/.542 slash line with 27 home runs, 61 RBI, 87 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 100 contests. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | Betts went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base against Milwaukee in a 2-1 win Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led off the game with a walk and subsequently stole second base, but he was left stranded at third. The theft was his 10th of the campaign, giving him eight straight seasons with double-digit steals. Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are the only players in the majors this season with at least 25 homers and 10 stolen bases. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | Betts is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers haven't provided an indication that Betts is dealing with any sort of injury, so he's likely just getting some maintenance as his team concludes its series in Milwaukee with a day game after a night game. Joey Gallo will enter the lineup in right field in place of Betts, who is sitting for the first time since returning from the injured list July 3. |
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| Aug 14 2022 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in a 13-3 win against the Royals on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts set the tone early for Los Angeles, leading off the game with the first of the team's six homers. The All-Star outfielder added two more base knocks in the contest for his third three-hit game so far in August. Betts is enjoying a productive month, slashing .362/.392/.660 with three homers, five doubles, eight RBI, 13 runs and two stolen bases over 11 contests. |
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| Aug 6 2022 | Betts went 3-for-5 with three runs and a stolen base in an 8-3 win against the Padres on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts singled and scored in the third, fifth and seventh innings while tallying a theft after reaching base in the fifth. The 29-year-old is off to a hot start in August, going 10-for-28 with three doubles and two home runs, while the stolen base was his first since July 21. Betts is slashing .273/.342/.535 with 25 home runs, 78 runs, 59 RBI and eight stolen bases across 90 games. |
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| Aug 5 2022 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 win over San Francisco. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers trailed by a run heading into fourth, but Betts flipped the script with his 404-foot, three-run shot. The homer was his second of the four-game series and his fifth in 15 games since the All-Star break. Betts also has 12 RBI, 11 runs, a stolen base and a 5:7 BB:K so far in the second half of the campaign. |
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| Aug 2 2022 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two additional RBI in a 9-5 win against the Giants on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts recorded an RBI on each of his three hits with a single in the second, home run in the fourth and double in the eighth for his first three-hit game since May 30. The 29-year-old has opened August strong -- going a combined 4-for-10 with two doubles and a home run through two games -- after slashing a subpar .248/.325/.495 in July. Despite the more pedestrian performance of late, Betts' .877 OPS still ranks 12th in MLB while his 24 long balls tie him with former teammate Corey Seager for 10th. |
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| Jul 27 2022 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Washington. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led off the Dodgers' half of the first inning with a solo shot to center field, but it was the only time he reached base in the contest. The All-Star outfielder has gone deep three times in six games since the break, and he's already matched his total from last season with 23 homers in 2022. Betts has also racked up 52 RBI, 68 runs and seven stolen bases to go along with a .265/.338/.529 slash line. |
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| Jul 23 2022 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts opened the scoring in the third inning with a solo shot off Alex Wood, and Trea Turner also went yard for back-to-back homers to spot the Dodgers a 2-0 lead. This was Betts' second homer in three games since the All-Star break. The star outfielder is up to 22 long balls, 51 RBI, 66 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 17 doubles through 349 plate appearances while maintaining a strong .270/.344/.537 slash line. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and a stolen base in Thursdays 9-6 win against San Francisco. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts put himself in scoring position by taking a walk and stealing second base in the fourth inning, but he was left stranded at third. The All-Star outfielder took matters into his own hands in the eighth, slamming a three-run homer to left field to break a 6-6 tie. Since returning from a rib injury July 3, Betts has gone deep four times and has driven in 10 runs over 57 at-bats. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 9-6 win against San Francisco. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts put himself in scoring position by taking a walk and stealing second base in the fourth inning, but he was left stranded at third. The All-Star outfielder took matters into his own hands in the eighth, slamming a three-run homer to left field to break a 6-6 tie. Since returning from a rib injury July 3, Betts has gone deep four times and has driven in 10 runs over 57 at-bats. |
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| Jul 8 2022 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs and a hit-by-pitch in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led off the Dodgers' half of the first inning with a solo shot to left field, and he swatted another solo blast -- this time to center field -- in the eighth. This was his third multi-homer game of the season, and Betts is now up to 20 long balls overall. That puts him on pace to exceed the career-best 32 homers he swatted while with Boston during his MVP campaign in 2018. |
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| Jul 5 2022 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was back in right field Tuesday after drawing a start at second base Monday. The 29-year-old was initially going to be used in the infield after returning from a fractured rib, but Chris Taylor's (foot) impending trip to the injured list means the Dodgers need Betts in the outfield instead. In three games since his return, Betts has gone 4-for-11 (.364), picking up right where he left off. He has a .277/.354/.547 slash line, 18 homers, 42 RBI, 56 runs scored and six stolen bases in 63 contests overall. |
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| Jul 4 2022 | Betts will hit leadoff and start at second base in Monday's game against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's no surprise that Betts is occupying the top spot in the order, but it is notable that he is getting the start at the keystone, as that could make him eligible at that position in some leagues. Betts is not a stranger to second base, having started five games there a season ago. |
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| Jul 3 2022 | Betts (rib) went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hit doubles in the first and ninth innings, coming around to score both times. He also played the full game in right field, taking over for Chris Taylor (foot). Betts' return after a two-week absence should be a welcome sight for fantasy managers and Dodgers fans, and it looks like he'll immediately reclaim his leadoff role, pushing Trea Turner back to second in the order. Betts hadn't posted a multi-hit effort since June 4. He's now slashing .278/.357/.544 with 17 home runs, 40 RBI, 55 runs scored, six stolen bases and 15 doubles through 61 contests this year. |
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| Jul 2 2022 | Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's game that he expects Betts (ribs) to start in right field Sunday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Look for Betts to be back in the leadoff spot against lefty MacKenzie Gore in the series finale. Betts took live BP before Saturday's game, and while throwing is still painful for him, the Dodgers will return him to the outfield regardless after Chris Taylor suffered a foot injury Saturday. Betts hit .273/.349/.535 with 17 homers, six steals, 40 RBI and 53 runs scored in 60 games before hitting the shelf with the fractured rib. |
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| Jul 1 2022 | Betts (ribs) could hit against live pitching Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been out for just shy out two weeks with a fractured rib, but it doesn't look like he'll miss too much more time. He hit off a machine Friday but could face Caleb Ferguson (forearm) in live batting practice Saturday, setting him up for a return a few days later. |
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| Jun 30 2022 | Betts (ribs) could return at some point during the Dodgers' upcoming series against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts took practice Thursday and appears to have come out of the activity feeling well. This news puts Betts in line for a potential return as early as July 4, though manager Dave Roberts said the timing will ultimately come down to pain tolerance, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. In an effort to minimize Betts' discomfort, Roberts also said that it was possible that he would play second base initially to avoid making throws from the outfield. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday he's "very optimistic" Betts (ribs) will return before the start of the All-Star break July 16, though the outfielder could initially be limited to serving as the designated hitter, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts landed on the injured list with a cracked rib June 18 and resumed baseball activities Wednesday, and Roberts is confident the 2018 AL MVP will be cleared to play within the next few weeks. However, the injury remains an issue when he throws, so the 29-year-old may not immediately be able to play the field upon his return to the active roster. In the meantime, Eddy Alvarez and Trayce Thompson should continue to see action in right field. |
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| Jun 28 2022 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Betts (rib) will begin baseball activities Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The skipper noted Sunday that Betts won't be ready to return from the 10-day injured list by the end of the weekend as originally hoped, but the star outfielder doesn't look as though he'll sidelined much longer beyond that. Based on how Betts responds to baseball activities, Roberts said the 29-year-old may be back within a week to 10 days in a best-case scenario. The 7-to-10-day timeline would make Betts a candidate to come off the IL at some point during the four-game series versus the Cubs that begins July 7, but fantasy managers will likely still want to keep him inactive in weekly leagues. Trayce Thompson is expected to serve as Betts' primary replacement in right field until the five-time All-Star is deemed ready to go. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Betts' (ribs) initial return timetable of two weeks is proving to be unrealistic, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been sidelined for just over a week due to a fractured right rib, and Roberts indicated Sunday that the outfielder isn't particularly close to resuming baseball activities.The 29-year-old won't travel with the Dodgers during their upcoming road trip to Colorado, and a better timetable for his return is unlikely to be revealed until he's cleared to resume baseball activities. |
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| Jun 19 2022 | Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that he's optimistic Betts (rib) will be ready to return from the 10-day injured list in around two weeks, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The skipper noted that Betts' return date will be contingent on how much discomfort the outfielder experiences while he's shut down in addition to whether he'll be at risk of aggravating the right rib fracture. Regardless, the fact that the Dodgers aren't immediately eyeing a long-term absence for Betts is a welcome sign for fantasy managers, who have ridden the wave of the 29-year-old's excellent counting-stats production (17 home runs, six stolen bases, 53 runs and 40 RBI) to go along with a .273 batting average. Eddy Alvarez will start in right field in Sunday's series finale with the Guardians, but catcher Austin Barnes and utility man Zach McKinstry are also candidates to receive more work while Betts is out. |
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| Jun 18 2022 | Betts is going to the 10-day injured list with a cracked right rib, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was scratched from the lineup for a second day in a row Saturday and it turns out an MRI revealed a cracked rib after X-rays didn't turn anything up. He won't be eligible to return until late June at the earliest. Eddy Alvarez is in line to see the biggest bump in playing time while Betts is sidelined. |
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| Jun 17 2022 | Betts was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland due to a right rib contusion, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when Betts suffered the injury, though it could potentially be related to his 2-for-30 slump over his last seven games. As long as his injury remains nothing worse than a bruise, it's likely he won't need a trip to the injured list, though it's still possible he sits for at least a couple more games. |
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| Jun 14 2022 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts gave the Dodgers some extra breathing room with his eighth-inning blast. Entering Tuesday, he was stuck in a 2-for-31 slump across his last seven games, which had cooled him off following a hot May. The 29-year-old has still put together a formidable line for the season, slashing .278/.354/.544 with 17 homers, 40 RBI, 53 runs scored, six stolen bases and 13 doubles through 271 plate appearances as the Dodgers' primary leadoff hitter. |
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| Jun 3 2022 | Betts went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New York and Los Angeles raced through four scoreless innings before Betts produced the game's first run with a single in the fifth. That marked the fifth time in his past seven games that the star outfielder has collected at least one RBI, and he's slashed .367/.406/.800 with four homers, six RBI and two stolen bases over that stretch. Betts is among the early leaders in the running for National League MVP with a .310/.394/.614 slash line, 16 homers, 36 RBI, 51 runs and five steals across 226 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 2 2022 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Pirates on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was exceptional in May, slashing .342/.411/.746 with 12 homers, 27 RBI, 31 runs and one stolen base across 28 games. He hinted Wednesday that the turn of the calendar isn't going to slow him down, as he notched his second three-hit performance over his past three games and launched his NL-leading 16th long ball of the campaign. Betts is slashing .306/.392/.617 on the season and is among the early leaders for National League MVP consideration. |
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| May 30 2022 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in a loss to the Pirates on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went back-to-back with Hanser Alberto in the fifth inning, giving the 2018 AL MVP his NL-leading 15th long ball of the campaign. All but three of his homers have come in the current month, and he has gone deep seven times in his past 10 games. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Betts surpassed Jackie Robinson for the franchise record with his 22nd extra-base hit in May when he doubled in the ninth inning. |
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| May 29 2022 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the Dodgers off to a positive start with a solo shot to right field to lead off the game, and he followed with a third-inning single and stolen base. The veteran outfielder has been on a remarkable run of late, slashing .500/.583/1.200 with six homers, 12 RBI, 12 runs and a steal over his past eight contests. Betts now leads the National League with 14 long balls on the campaign. |
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| May 28 2022 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 victory versus Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went deep in the second inning off Madison Bumgarner, giving the outfielder five homers over his past seven games. The power surge has lifted Betts into a tie for first place in the National League with 13 long balls despite the fact that he did not go deep until his 12th game of the campaign. Betts' career high for homers in a season is 32, and he is currently on pace to surpass that mark. |
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| May 27 2022 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk and three runs scored in a 14-1 rout over Arizona on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers racked up 24 hits in the contest -- the most by an MLB team this season -- and Betts once again served as a catalyst with three base knocks out of the leadoff spot. The All-Star outfielder has been swinging a red-hot stick for the past two weeks, slashing .418/.500/.945 with eight doubles, seven homers, 21 runs and 17 RBI over his past 14 games. |
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| May 25 2022 | Betts is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers planned to have Betts rest Tuesday, only for manager Dave Roberts to change his mind when fellow outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) was a late scratch. The decision to keep Betts in the lineup paid dividends, as the 29-year-old continued his torrid stretch by going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a walk and four RBI in the Dodgers' 9-4 win. Even though Bellinger remains idle Wednesday, Betts will get a breather while the Dodgers roll out an outfield of Gavin Lux, Chris Taylor and Hanser Alberto. |
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| May 23 2022 | Betts will be out of the lineup for rest Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has started each of the Dodgers' last 12 games, so he'll get a regularly scheduled rest day. He went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Nationals. Betts has gone 17-for-49 across his last 12 starts, tallying five home runs, 13 RBI and 16 runs scored. |
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| May 22 2022 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His solo shot in the third inning got the Dodgers on the board, and Betts added a two-run double in the fifth. The 29-year-old has crossed the plate in an impressive nine straight games, a stretch during which he's batting .368 (14-for-38) with four homers, 10 RBI and 12 runs. |
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| May 17 2022 | Betts went 3-for-7 with a home run, a double, two walks, two RBI and five runs across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a productive doubleheader for Betts, who is now 9-for-25 with three home runs, three doubles, seven RBI and nine runs over his past six contests. Following a slow start the season the 29-year-old has improved his season slash line to .269/.353/.493 to go along with eight long balls, 20 RBI and three stolen bases. |
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| May 16 2022 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in Sunday's win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was the only player on the Dodgers to collect multiple hits in the win, belting a solo homer to center field in the third inning and doubling home Gavin Lux in the eighth. The star outfielder has homered in two straight games and has gone deep five times overall in his past 13 contests. Over that stretch, he's slashing .304/.333/.625 with 12 RBI and 11 runs. |
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| May 15 2022 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Philadelphia put up three runs in the top of the first inning, Betts responded by leading off the bottom of the frame with a shot to left field. The long ball was his fourth in his past 12 games, a stretch during which he is slashing .288/.321/.558 with 10 runs and 10 RBI. Betts leads the Dodgers with six homers on the season. |
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| May 11 2022 | Betts isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts snapped a 10-game hitting streak by going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Tuesday, and he'll get his first day off in nearly a month. Chris Taylor will shift to right field while Edwin Rios enters the lineup as the designated hitter. |
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| May 8 2022 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI in a 6-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in the matinee, Betts carried the Dodgers' offense in the nightcap, rapping a bases-loaded double in the second inning to break open a 1-1 tie and then launching a two-run shot off Cubs closer David Robertson in the ninth. All five of Betts' homers on the season have come in the last 13 games, a stretch during which he's slashing .327/.414/.653 with two steals, 10 RBI and 17 runs. |
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| May 5 2022 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and an additional run in a 9-1 win over the Giants on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got things going for the Dodgers in the fourth inning, singling to start off the frame and coming around to score the team's first run on a Trea Turner single. Betts produced a run on his own in the sixth, slugging a solo shot to center field off ex-teammate Alex Wood. The veteran outfielder has gotten at least one hit in six straight games and is slashing .409/.417/.682 with two homers, seven runs and three RBI over that span. |
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| Apr 30 2022 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He led off the home half of the first inning with some yard work, and that homer was all the Dodgers' offense could muster against Beau Brieske and company. Betts got off to a slow start this season and his numbers are still well below expectations, but he's been swinging the bat better of late. The 29-year-old is now up to three homers, 19 runs scored and three steals to go along with a .230/.352/.378 batting line. |
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| Apr 26 2022 | Betts went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base in a 4-0 win versus Arizona on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts kickstarted the Dodgers' offense in the first inning, leading off the game with a walk and coming around to score on a Trea Turner double. The veteran outfielder also singled and stole second base in the fifth before crossing the plate on Max Muncy's two-bagger. Betts suffered through a slow start to the season but has reached base six times over his past two games, scoring five runs in that span. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Betts went 1-for-3 with two walks and three runs in a 10-2 victory over the Padres on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts singled in the first inning and walked in the third and sixth, scoring on all three occasions. The 29-year-old has scored six runs over his last three games and leads MLB with 14 runs on the season, which isn't all that surprising considering he leads off for a loaded Dodgers team. It's been a slow start for Betts' standards with a low .196 average and more strikeouts than games played, but the star should be expected to get things straightened out soon. |
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| Apr 22 2022 | Betts went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs, two walks, a stolen base and an additional run in a 6-1 win against San Diego on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led the charge for Los Angeles on Friday, walking and stealing second in the third inning, smashing a solo shot in the fifth, walking and scoring in the seventh and homering again in the ninth. The former MVP's four times on base doubles his previous high on the season as Betts looks to build on the exceptional performance to improve a disappointing .208/.333/.375 slash line. |
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| Apr 16 2022 | Betts isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts started in each of the first seven games of the regular season and hit .226 with two doubles, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base. Chris Taylor will shift to right field while Edwin Rios serves as the designated hitter. |
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| Apr 13 2022 | Betts will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers generated a season-high seven runs in Tuesday's win, but Betts wasn't a major factor in the victory, reaching base in only one of his four plate appearances. He enters Wednesday's series finale with a .167/.211/.222 slash line over 19 plate appearances on the season, but fantasy managers shouldn't overreact to the slow start. |
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| Mar 25 2022 | Betts (illness) is starting Friday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been out a couple days due to a stomach illness, but he'll play in right field and lead off against San Diego on Friday. The start marks his spring debut, but the 29-year-old should be available for Opening Day. |
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| Mar 24 2022 | Betts (illness) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League matchup against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been dealing with a stomach illness since Tuesday, and he'll be held out of the lineup for a second straight game. However, manager Dave Roberts initially said that he expected the 29-year-old to return Thursday, so it's unlikely that Betts will require a lengthy absence. |
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| Mar 23 2022 | Dodgers manger Dave Roberts said he expects Betts (illness) to rejoin the Cactus League lineup Thursday versus the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts had been in line to play in Wednesday's game against the Guardians, but the Dodgers opted to hold him out when he started experiencing a stomach illness Tuesday. The veteran outfielder has apparently made good strides in his recovery in the past 24 hours, so he won't end up being sidelined for long. |
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| Mar 14 2022 | Betts took at-bats against teammate Clayton Kershaw during a live batting practice session Monday and appears to be back to full strength after battling a hip issue in the second half of last season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: About a month after the Dodgers were eliminated by Atlanta in last season's NLCS, Betts told reporters that he didn't think he would require an offseason procedure to address bone spurs in his right hip. The multiple months of rest were seemingly enough to resolve the matter, so Betts isn't expected to face any restrictions as Opening Day draws closer. Even though his second season in Los Angeles was marred by injury, Betts wasn't a disaster for those who invested a first-round pick in him, as he finished with a solid .264/.367/.487 slash line while delivering 23 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 93 runs and 58 RBI over 122 games. |
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| Nov 17 2021 | Betts said Wednesday that his right hip has felt good early in the offseason, and he doesn't expect to require surgery, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts missed about a month between July and August while battling a hip issue, but he was an everyday player across the final month of the 2021 season. Although the right fielder will undergo at least one more checkup this winter to monitor the issue, he looks as though he'll be in line for a relatively normal offseason. |
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| Oct 14 2021 | Betts went 4-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's Game 5 win over the Giants in the NLDS. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts collected a hit in each of his plate appearances and came around to score the Dodgers' first run of the contest. The effort was Betts' fourth multi-hit performance of the series, and he also collected one home run, four RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases. |
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| Oct 13 2021 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Giants in Game 4 of the NLDS. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has recorded hits in four of his five appearances since the end of the regular season, and he hit his first home run of the 2021 playoffs in Tuesday's victory. Since the start of the postseason, the 29-year-old has gone 7-for-20 with a home run, four RBI, a stolen base and a walk. |
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| Sep 30 2021 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Thursday's 8-3 win against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led off the bottom of the first with a solo home run off San Diego starter Vince Velasquez but was otherwise quiet in the game. The long ball is the 28-year-old's 23rd of the season and fourth this month as Betts slashed a disappointing .255/.347/.412 in September. |
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| Sep 16 2021 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in a 5-3 win against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Betts swiped third base in the eighth inning, it gave him 10 thefts on the campaign, extending his streak of seasons with double-digit steals to seven. Betts is running slightly less in 2021 than in years past, but he still ranks among only 14 National Leaguers with at least 20 homers and 10 thefts this season. |
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| Sep 12 2021 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and RBI and an HBP in Sunday's 8-0 win against San Diego. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts homered in the fifth inning to extend Los Angeles' lead to 2-0, singled and scored in the seventh and was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth. The 28-year-old has been a key contributor to a weekend sweep of San Diego with consecutive multi-hit games with homers. |
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| Sep 11 2021 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional RBI and a caught stealing in a 5-4 triumph over San Diego on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts singled and was caught stealing second in the first inning, hit an RBI sacrifice fly in the third and connected on a three-run homer off San Diego starter Chris Paddack in the fifth. The former MVP was responsible for half of Los Angeles' hits on the evening and tied his season high with four RBI. He's compiled an impressive 6-for-13 stretch at the dish over his last four games. |
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| Sep 7 2021 | Betts will sit Tuesday against the Cardinals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has hit just .167/.333/.333 in 11 games since returning from a hip injury. He'll get a rest Tuesday while Steven Souza takes over in right field. |
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| Sep 4 2021 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a run, walk and two stolen bases in a 6-1 win over the Giants on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts did all of his damage early Saturday, walking, stealing second and third and scoring in the first inning and singling in the third. The single broke a two-game hitless stretch for the former MVP, while it was encouraging to see Betts active on the bases as the steals were his first since June 25. |
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| Aug 31 2021 | Betts went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional run and two walks in a 3-2 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was responsible for Los Angeles' first run with his solo shot off Charlie Morton in the fourth inning and walked in the sixth and eighth, scoring the go-ahead run in the eighth. It appears the former MVP is finally rounding back into form after a few slow games following an IL stint. |
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| Aug 30 2021 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 win against Atlanta on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went yard in the third inning to comprise one of four Dodger home runs in the game. It was only the outfielder's second hit since returning from a three-week absence on Thursday and Betts' first home run in seven games. |
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| Aug 29 2021 | Betts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts returned from the injured list Thursday and started the past three games, and he'll receive Sunday off after going 1-for-9 with three walks and a run scored. Billy McKinney will take over in right field for the series finale versus Colorado. |
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| Aug 27 2021 | Betts went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The All-Star outfielder started in right field and slotted into the third spot in the order behind Trea Turner and Corey Seager. Betts has previously indicated a preference for batting leadoff, but it's unclear whether he'll return to that role or if Turner will remain atop the order full time. In the win, Betts was retired his first three times to the plate before walking in the eighth inning. He was returning from a 15-game absence after going on the injured list with a hip issue. |
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| Aug 26 2021 | Betts (hip) was officially activated from the injured list and will bat third while playing right field Thursday against the Padres, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts spent about two weeks on the injured list but is reportedly pain free after receiving an injection to aid his recovery process. Even given the positive reports about his health, it's not clear if he will receive more regular days off to manage the issue. Betts' activation will put a squeeze on playing time in the Dodgers' outfield, as Chris Taylor finds himself on the bench Thursday. |
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| Aug 25 2021 | Manager Dave Roberts said Betts (hip) is scheduled to be activated off the 10-day injured list for Thursday's series finale against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old took live at-bats off Tony Gonsolin on Wednesday, and he'll now return from the injured list after spending about two weeks on the shelf. Betts received an injection to alleviate the pain in his hip and will play through the injury, so he could receive more regular maintenance days down the stretch, especially since his return will mean the Los Angeles lineup is back up to full health. |
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| Aug 22 2021 | Manager Dave Roberts said that Betts (hip) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Thursday if all goes well with the outfielder's rehab program, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roberts said Betts is scheduled to play in simulated games in Los Angeles and San Diego on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, and if his inflamed right hip responds well to the activity, the 28-year-old will re-enter the lineup for Thursday's series finale versus the Padres after taking Wednesday off to rest. Once Betts is reinstated from the IL, the Dodgers could run a three-man rotation of Chris Taylor, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock at the other two outside spots alongside the four-time Silver Slugger winner. |
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| Aug 19 2021 | Betts (hip) will participate in a sim game Sunday and continue with baseball activities Monday and Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts began swinging a bat Thursday and also told manager Dave Roberts that he no longer has pain in his hip. The Dodgers will assess Betts' health as he continues to ramp up, though he reportedly remains on track for a return next week. Assuming no setbacks, Betts may not participate in a rehab assignment as originally expected, though there has not been an official decision made in that regard. |
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| Aug 18 2021 | Manager Dave Roberts said Betts (hip) could be activated next week after a 2-3 day rehab assignment, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is beginning baseball activities Thursday and should head to Oklahoma City for his rehab if all goes well the next couple days. It may be a matter of pain management for Betts going forward, with proper treatment for his hip injury unlikely to occur until the offseason. More updates on the outfielder's return timeframe should become available by the weekend. |
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| Aug 17 2021 | Betts (hip) will begin participating in baseball activities Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starting up baseball activities is a significant step in Betts' rehab work, but he remains without a clear return timeline. The 28-year-old is dealing with a bone spur in his right hip, and he'll attempt to play through the injury after recently receiving an injection to alleviate the pain. It's unclear if Betts will require a rehab assignment before rejoining the big-league roster. |
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| Aug 13 2021 | Betts received an injection to alleviated the pain for the bone spur in his right hip but remains without a timeline for his return, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old is feeling better after the injection, but he's not currently participating in baseball activities, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Betts will attempt to play through the injury after spending some time on the shelf before addressing the issue during the offseason, possibly with surgery. |
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| Aug 11 2021 | Betts (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday and will return to Los Angeles to undergo additional medical testing, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hasn't seen the field since Saturday due to the hip issue, and he'll move to the injured list only 10 days after previously returning from the injury. The 28-year-old had a minimum stay on the shelf last time around, but the team may be more cautious this time given how quickly the injury worsened and sidelined him. Cody Bellinger and Chris Taylor should see most of the action between center and right field in his absence. |
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| Aug 10 2021 | Betts is still dealing with his right hip issue and may be placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was initially scratched from Tuesday's lineup with no explanation, but it's now clear the hip injury has not gone away and a more extended absence may be necessary. The same injury had him on the IL from July 25 to August 1. |
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| Aug 8 2021 | Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's 5-3 win over the Angels that Betts would be held out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale for rest purposes, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts exited Friday's series opener with right hip discomfort, but the injury didn't prevent the five-time All-Star from starting Saturday, when he finished the night 1-for-4 with a strikeout. His absence from the lineup Sunday looks to be a pre-planned maintenance day, as Betts has started each of Los Angeles' previous five games since he was reinstated from the injured list Aug. 1. The Dodgers are expected to roll out an outfield of AJ Pollock, Chris Taylor and Cody Bellinger as they wrap up the Freeway Series. |
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| Aug 7 2021 | Betts (hip) will bat third and play right field Saturday against the Angels, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts exited Friday's series opener with right hip discomfort, but the issue evidently wasn't a particularly significant one. He'll look to continue an excellent run which has seem him hit .559 with six homers over his last nine games. |
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| Aug 6 2021 | Betts was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers in the top of the seventh inning due to right hip discomfort. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts appeared to be in some pain after he crossed the plate in the bottom of the first inning Friday, but he was initially able to remain in the contest. However, the right fielder was ultimately removed from the game as part of a double switch in the top of the seventh. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but Betts spent time on the injured list with a hip injury in late July. Prior to his departure, the 28-year-old went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI. |
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| Aug 5 2021 | Betts went 2-for-5 with two home runs in Wednesday's win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts took Jake Odorizzi deep twice, blasting solo shots in both the first and second innings. The star outfielder might only be hitting .274 this season, but he has been impressive of late with seven multi-hit games over his last 10 contests while going deep six times in that stretch. Betts is hitting .475 with a 1.557 OPS during that 10-game stretch. |
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| Aug 1 2021 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run, a walk and a strikeout in Los Angeles' 13-0 shutout of the Diamondbacks on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts reached base three times Sunday, walking in the first, singling and scoring in the seventh and slugging his 15th home run in the ninth. It was reported that Betts could see increased opportunity at second base -- Sunday was his second appearance there this season - to limit the strain on his injured hip, though his performance at the dish didn't resemble a hampered player. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Betts has discussed with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts the possibility of spending some time at second base to reduce the strain on his injured right hip, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers recently took a similar approach with Cody Bellinger, having him play two games at first base after returning from a hamstring injury. Betts has some experience at second base, having played the position at times in the minors and occasionally in the majors -- most recently, for a few innings July 10. He's unlikely to spend substantial time at the position, however, given the recent acquisition of Trea Turner (COVID-19), who is expected to share the middle infield with Corey Seager. Per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, Betts indicated that he will return to the lineup when he is eligible to be activated off the injured list Sunday. |
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| Jul 28 2021 | Betts (hip) participated in baseball activities Wednesday and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Sunday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts finally landed on the injured list over the weekend after sitting out most of last week with hip inflammation, but it appears he's headed for a minimum stay on the shelf. The 28-year-old should continue ramping up his activity over the next couple days in advance of his potential activation. |
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| Jul 25 2021 | The Dodgers placed Betts on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right hip inflammation. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Los Angeles spent the hours leading up to Sunday's series finale against the Rockies weighing whether to place Betts on the IL before ultimately pulling the trigger on the transaction minutes before opening pitch. Ideally, the Dodgers would have made the call earlier, as Betts failed to quickly shake off the hip injury and ended up sitting out each of the past seven contests. Due to the timing of the IL move, Betts won't be eligible to return to action until Aug. 1, when the Dodgers conclude a series with the Diamondbacks. Billy McKinney, Matt Beaty and Luke Raley appear to be the main candidates to pick up work in the outfield while Betts is on the shelf. |
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| Jul 24 2021 | Betts (hip) will sit as expected Saturday against the Rockies as he waits for the cortisone shot he received recently to have an effect, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers may wish that they placed Betts on the injured list several days ago, as he hasn't played since Monday and isn't expected to play again until the Dodgers head to San Francisco on Tuesday. He still isn't being placed on the injured list, however, with the team seemingly optimistic that the cortisone shot will have the desired effect. That aligns with recent comments from manager Dave Roberts, who noted that Betts' main issue at the moment is pain tolerance. |
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| Jul 23 2021 | Betts (hip) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts will be excluded from the lineup for a sixth consecutive game Friday, and he could require a stint on the injured list as he continues to deal with a right hip injury. Billy McKinney will start in right field and bat second. |
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| Jul 22 2021 | Betts (hip) remains day-to-day, but a stint on the injured list is possible, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants and has now missed five consecutive games. It was reported earlier in the week that Betts was available as a pinch-hitter, so the fact that a stint on the injured list is now considered may mean he isn't recovering as quickly as expected. Billy McKinney is starting in right field Thursday, though Zach McKinstry could also see an uptick in playing time if Betts does land on the injured list. |
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| Jul 21 2021 | Betts (hip) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It marks the fourth straight absence for Betts as he continues to manage the right hip injury. The 28-year-old was expected to be available off the bench Tuesday, though he never entered the contest. According to Toribio, manager Dave Roberts said Betts is currently day-to-day, though there's a "possibility" the outfielder requires a stint on the injured list to get closer to full strength. |
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| Jul 20 2021 | Betts (hip) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was expected to rejoin the starting nine Tuesday after sitting out the past two games, but the hip issue will keep him out of the lineup once again. The 28-year-old should be available off the bench as a pinch hitter, per Ardaya, so it appears a trip to the injured list still isn't being considered. |
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| Jul 19 2021 | Betts was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Giants due to right hip irritation, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is evidently still dealing with the same hip issue that forced him from Saturday's contest, and it'll cost him at least one more game. Matt Beaty shifts to right field and Zach Reks gets the start in left as a result. |
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| Jul 17 2021 | Manager Dave Roberts said following Saturday's win over the Rockies that Betts (hip) won't play in Sunday's series finale, but that he expects the outfielder to be back in the lineup Monday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts exited Saturday's game in the seventh inning with what has been described as right hip irritation. Roberts said that the issue has bothered Betts throughout the season, though Saturday marked the first time it forced him to exit. The superstar outfielder will not play Sunday, but the skipper was adamant that he'll be ready to go for the pivotal series against the Giants. |
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| Jul 11 2021 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional runs and a walk in a 7-4 victory against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts smacked a leadoff home run in the first, singled in the third and eighth and walked in the ninth, scoring on the latter two occasions. The outfielder has now reached base nine times in his last 11 plate appearances to conclude the first half with a .256/.366/.472 slash line, 13 home runs, 58 runs and seven stolen bases in 81 games. |
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| Jul 10 2021 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a grand slam, three additional runs and three walks in a 22-1 trouncing of Arizona on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' seventh inning grand slam off Alex Young extended Los Angeles' lead to 13-0 and his four runs and three walks both represent season highs. The incredible game increased the former MVP's slash line to .249/.360/.458. |
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| Jul 8 2021 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning blast off Ross Detwiler was one of three in the frame for the Dodgers, giving them a 5-2 lead that the bullpen couldn't make stick. Betts is wrapping up a disappointing first half that has seen him slash .246/.356/.453 through 75 games with 11 homers, seven steals, 32 RBI and 50 runs. |
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| Jul 5 2021 | Betts isn't starting Monday's game against the Marlins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batts will get a rare day off after he went 4-for-15 with a double, two RBI, one run and two strikeouts across the last three games. Steven Souza will take over in right field and bat sixth. |
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| Jul 3 2021 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hasn't been very consistent at the plate of late and only has three multi-hit performances since June 15 onward. The star outfielder snapped a brief two-game hitless streak with this performance but has hit just .231 over his last 15 games, though his .844 OPS and a strong 10:12 BB:K in that span suggest he might be able to bounce back sooner than later. |
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| Jun 28 2021 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, walk and strikeout in a 3-2 win over San Francisco on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led off the bottom of the first with a solo shot off Giants' starter Anthony DeSclafani, the first of five solo home runs in the game that accounted for all five total runs, and later walked in the third and singled in the fifth. He accounted for three of Los Angeles' seven baserunners and has put together a modest four-game hitting streak, going 5-for-14 in the stretch. |
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| Jun 26 2021 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got on for the first time all night via a sixth-inning walk and then later singled, stole a base and scored on a Max Muncy homer in the eighth. The 28-year-old is slashing .237/.366/.449 with nine long balls, 28 RBI, 44 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a 40:46 BB:K. Betts is currently on pace for the lowest batting average in his eight-year career, likely due to the fact that his BABIP is sitting at .267, which would be the lowest mark during his tenure as a professional. |
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| Jun 24 2021 | Betts (illness) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Thursday against the Cubs, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was pulled from Tuesday's contest while battling the stomach flu and was unavailable Wednesday after receiving some IV fluids, but he'll rejoin the starting nine a day later. The 28-year-old is 2-for-16 over his past five games and will attempt to get back on track with the ailment behind him. |
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| Jun 23 2021 | Betts (illness) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite manager Dave Roberts' optimism, Betts was ultimately unable to start the series finale in San Diego. He isn't expected to be available Wednesday, though Roberts said Betts is likely to be back in the lineup Thursday versus the Cubs, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Zach McKinstry is playing right field in Betts' stead and batting eighth. |
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| Jun 22 2021 | Betts was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres with an apparent illness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts decided to play Tuesday despite battling stomach flu symptoms, and he ended up being pulled during the sixth inning. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting the contest, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale at San Diego. |
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| Jun 21 2021 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-2 loss to San Diego on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was the only Dodger with success against San Diego starter Yu Darvish, as his third inning home run was the only run and one of two hits in the game's first six innings. Though his performance has been below his lofty standards thus far, Betts is still slashing a respectable .252/367/.462 with nearly as many walks as strikeouts and 28 extra-base hits across 61 games. |
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| Jun 20 2021 | Betts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts wasn't known to be nursing an injury after he went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, an RBI and two runs while playing all nine innings of Saturday's 9-3 win, so he's presumably sitting Sunday in what amounts to a pre-planned maintenance day. Chris Taylor will cover center field for Betts in the series finale. |
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| Jun 16 2021 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts singled early in the game but did all his damage late when he launched a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh and then provided the Dodgers with some insurance the following inning with an RBI single to center. It was his fourth multi-hit performance this month as he raised his slash line to .258/.371/.462 with eight home runs, 25 RBI, 40 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 33:41 BB:K over 267 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 14 2021 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two additional runs scored and a walk in the 5-3 win over the Rangers on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hit a solo home run off Dane Dunning in the third inning. The 28-year-old has taken a step back this season, slashing just .253/.368/.452 in 258 plate appearances. His power is down this year too, as he has just seven home runs. In the same amount of games last season, Betts had 16 long balls. However, he is still the primary leadoff hitter for the Dodgers and leads the team in extra-base hits with 27. |
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| Jun 10 2021 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the scoring started with a leadoff homer against Mitch Keller in the first inning. He also walked in the second frame, then singled, stole second and scored again in the eighth. Not a bad game for the speedy outfielder, who has collected six homers and six steals while slowly but surely heating up with a .255/.366/.447 slash line. |
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| Jun 3 2021 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 14-3 rout of the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts played a key role in Los Angeles' 11-run first inning, leading off the frame with a ground-rule double and later collecting an RBI single. Betts drove in another run with a single in the fourth inning before the Dodgers elected to replace him in the sixth frame after jumping out to a 14-3 lead. Betts has had a slow start to the campaign but is beginning to pick things up, going 6-for-11 with two doubles and three RBI over his past three games. |
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| May 31 2021 | Betts (illness) will start in right field and bat leadoff Monday against the Cardinals, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is back in action after an allergic reaction led to him being scratched ahead of Sunday's series finale with the Giants. As expected, Betts' health situation wasn't a long-term concern, so he fill his normal everyday role throughout the Dodgers' six-game week. |
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| May 30 2021 | Betts (illness) is expected to return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Giants due to allergies, but manager Dave Roberts said that the right fielder could have been available if the game would have gone to extra innings. Betts also received a day off Saturday but should be back in action for Monday's series opener against St. Louis. |
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| May 29 2021 | Betts won't start Saturday's game against the Giants, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went 0-for-6 with a strikeout in Friday's 10-inning loss to the Giants, and manager Dave Roberts said that the outfielder will get a day off to "recalibrate." The Dodgers will get more outfield help Saturday with Cody Bellinger (lower leg) and Zach McKinstry (oblique) slated to return from the injured list, but Betts should return to the lineup in the near future. |
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| May 25 2021 | Betts (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, batting leadoff and playing right field. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star outfielder will return to the lineup after missing the Dodgers' previous two games with shoulder soreness. |
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| May 23 2021 | The Dodgers scratched Betts from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants due to a sore left shoulder, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out Saturday's 6-3 loss in what was believed to be a routine maintenance day, Betts will remain out of the lineup for a second day in a row. DJ Peters was a late addition to the starting nine in right field in place of Betts, whose status will now need to be monitored heading into the Dodgers' six-game week. Betts will at least have the benefit of another full day of rest before the Dodgers return to action Tuesday in Houston. |
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| May 22 2021 | Betts will sit Saturday against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts sits for the first time this month. His .258/.366/.452 line this season would be one that most players in the league would be quite happy with, but his .818 OPS represents his lowest mark since 2017. DJ Peters will start in right field in Betts' absence. |
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| May 19 2021 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in a 9-1 win over Arizona on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the Dodgers off to a fast start, smashing a solo shot off Corbin Martin leading off the bottom of the first inning. He also scored the team's final run of the game, coming around on a Will Smith single after leading off the eighth frame with a single of his own. Betts is batting only .259 on the season but has gone 4-for-12 with three runs over his past three games. |
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| May 14 2021 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a run, RBI, walk and stolen base in Friday's 9-6 win over Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodger's leadoff man walked and stole second in the first before recording an RBI double and eventually crossing the plate in an eight-run second. The superstar remains on track for his fourth 20/20 season. |
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| May 8 2021 | Betts went 2-for-3 with two runs, four RBI, a walk and strikeout as the Dodgers beat the Angels 14-11 Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts recorded a pair of two-RBI singles in the fourth and fifth innings to help Los Angeles to an 11-0 lead they wouldn't relinquish. He'd been quiet during the Dodger's four-game losing streak but broke out in a big way during Saturday's win. |
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| May 5 2021 | Betts went a combined 3-for-7 with a double, a walk and a stolen base during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After collecting two singles in Game 1 of the twin bill, Betts slugged a double and stole a base in the nightcap. The star outfielder is slashing .263/.376/.434 on the season and has gone 8-for-24 (.333 average) over his past six games. |
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| May 1 2021 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Brewers | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-handed hitter gave the Dodgers a lead in the first inning with a solo shot off Brandon Woodruff. It was the third dinger of the season for the former MVP and he is now slashing .261/.381/.443 in 2021. |
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| Apr 30 2021 | Betts will sit for Friday's game against the Brewers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hits the bench for the eighth time so far this season. While most of his previous off days were due to minor injuries, this one appears to be just routine rest. Matt Beaty will start in right field in his absence. |
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| Apr 28 2021 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has hit safely in five of his last six games, but this was his first multi-hit outing in more than a week -- he hadn't accomplished this feat since he went 2-for-4 against the Mariners on April 19. The star outfielder is not having a good start to the year and is only hitting .250 with a .774 OPS through his first 94 plate appearances. Both figures would be career-low marks for Betts if sustained across the entire season. |
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| Apr 24 2021 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored, a stole base and was also hit by a pitch in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was able to rope a double down the left field line to lead off the first and later came around to score for a quick 1-0 lead but the Dodgers' bats were mute for most of the game. He was able to get on again his next at-bat after getting hit and notched his third stolen base of the year but was left stranded when Edwin Rios struck out to end the inning. Despite slashing .273/.403/.473, Betts has only two RBI to his name thus far but has made up for it by scoring 12 times and posting a 9:8 BB:K. |
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| Apr 22 2021 | Betts (forearm) is starting Thursday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was hit by a pitch on the right forearm Monday and was held out of Tuesday's lineup as a result. However, X-rays on his forearm came back negative, and he'll play right field and lead off in Thursday's series opener against the Padres. |
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| Apr 20 2021 | Manager Dave Roberts said he expects Betts (forearm) to start Thursday versus the Padres, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was held out of Tuesday's lineup after being hit by a pitch on the right forearm Monday, but he isn't expected to miss additional time after X-rays came back negative. Betts will have the benefit of Wednesday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery, and he should be back in the lineup Thursday, barring a setback. |
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| Apr 19 2021 | Betts was hit by a pitch on the right forearm in the ninth inning Monday night and appeared to be in considerable pain immediately afterward. He stayed in the game to run the bases, with the game ending on the next at-bat by teammate Corey Seager. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts needed some attention after the HBP, as well as some help taking off a batting glove. The Dodgers play a day-game Tuesday, so it wouldn't be surprising if he was out of the lineup. |
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| Apr 15 2021 | Betts isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went 2-for-8 with a home run, two walks and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series against Colorado. Luke Raley will take over in right field Thursday, batting eighth. |
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| Apr 13 2021 | Betts (back) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Monday's win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his return from a four-game absence due to lower-back stiffness, Betts touched up Antonio Senzatela in his second plate appearance. It was his second homer this season, and Betts also has a couple steals already despite the missed time. Manager Dave Roberts said after the game that Betts will play center field Wednesday, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. |
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| Apr 10 2021 | Manager Dave Roberts said Betts (back) won't play in Sunday's series finale against the Nationals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old isn't headed to the injured list, as Roberts indicated the team hopes he'll be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday after Monday's scheduled off day. Sunday will mark the fourth consecutive absence for Betts while he continues to deal with back stiffness. Edwin Rios and Zach McKinstry will man the corner outfield spots for the Dodgers in the series finale. |
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| Apr 9 2021 | Betts (back) is out of Friday's lineup against the Nationals and is considered day-to-day, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was previously expected to be in the lineup Friday after being withheld from Wednesday's lineup with back stiffness, and he needs more time to recover coming off Thursday's scheduled off day. Zach McKinstry will start in right field for the Dodgers in his absence. |
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| Apr 7 2021 | Betts (back) is expected to play Friday against the Nationals, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He woke up with a stiff lower back Wednesday, which manager Dave Roberts said was residual from Tuesday's game. Zach McKinstry got the start in right field Wednesday in place of Betts. |
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| Apr 3 2021 | Betts will sit for the first time this season Saturday against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts probably won't sit too often this season, but the Dodgers have enough depth that they can afford to give him more rest than he might receive on most other teams. He'll head to the bench in just the third game of the season, with Chris Taylor starting in right field. |
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| Mar 30 2021 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Tuesday's exhibition win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts led off the Dodgers' half of the first inning with a blast off Jose Quintana, then took Quintana deep again in the fourth frame. The All-Star outfielder finished spring with a .318/.423/.523 slash line, two homers and three RBI. He'll be in his customary leadoff position when the Dodgers face Colorado on Opening Day. |
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| Mar 16 2021 | Betts is slashing .316/.435/.368 with five runs through 22 Cactus League plate appearances. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder has flashed his typically steady bat throughout the exhibition slate, though he has only one extra-base hit (a double). Betts is set to man right field and bat leadoff for a stacked Dodgers team that will be vying for a second straight World Series championship. |
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| Oct 27 2020 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and two runs Tuesday in a win over the Rays in Game 6 of the World Series. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts hit a solo homer in the eighth inning off Pete Fairbanks. The 28-year-old also hit a crucial double earlier to advance Austin Barnes to third base and proceeded to score what would be the game-winning run. Betts was a catalyst for the Dodgers all postseason and his impressive performance was crucial to them winning the World Series. |
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| Oct 24 2020 | Betts went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts logged his fourth multi-hit game across his last six postseason contests. He also stole a pair of bases for the second time in the World Series, making a big impact for the Dodgers on the basepaths. The performance was another illustration of Betts' high level of play this postseason, as he's hitting .316/.412/.474 in 57 at-bats. |
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| Oct 20 2020 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs and a pair of steals Tuesday in a win over the Rays in Game 1 of the World Series. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old continued his incredible postseason as he did it all on the offensive, swiping a pair of bags in the fifth and proceeded to hit a solo homer in the sixth inning off Josh Fleming. After robbing home runs in the elimination game Sunday against the Braves, Betts was a menace at the plate and on the basepaths. |
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| Oct 1 2020 | Betts went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, one RBI and one strikeout in Wednesday's Game 1 victory over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He scored the first run of the game when Will Smith walked with the bases loaded in the first inning. Betts' playoff resume with the Dodgers is off to a great start and he should lead off again Thursday. |
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| Sep 30 2020 | Betts (hip) is starting Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts suffered a hip injury Saturday that forced him to miss the regular-season finale, but he'll return to right field and lead off Wednesday. The 28-year-old went 3-for-18 with five runs, one walk and two strikeouts in his five games prior to suffering his injury. |
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| Sep 29 2020 | Betts (hip) completed a round of batting practice Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old continues to work through the sore hip that cropped up after being hit by a pitch Saturday, and he had no issues during Tuesday's session. Manager Dave Roberts has never expressed much concern over the injury, and Betts appears on track to take his usual spot atop the lineup in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Wednesday. |
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| Sep 27 2020 | Manager Dave Roberts said Betts (hip) is scheduled to face live pitching in a simulated game Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is still tending to a sore hip after being struck by a pitch in Saturday's win over the Angels, and the injury will relegate him to the bench for Sunday's regular-season finale. Roberts doesn't seem too concerned about the injury, as Betts should be ready to handle his normal duties in the outfield and as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter during the postseason, assuming his sim game goes according to plan. |
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| Sep 26 2020 | Betts was removed from Saturday's game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch around the left hip, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was hit by a pitch on the sixth pitch of the game and stayed in to run the bases, though he didn't return to the field for the following frame. Betts didn't appear visibly impacted after being plunked, but it's not much of a surprise to see the Dodgers expressing caution in the final weekend of the regular season since they've already secured the best record in the National League. |
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| Sep 20 2020 | Betts won't start in Sunday's game against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers have yet to release their lineup for the series finale, but manager Dave Roberts confirmed Betts and Chris Taylor would both receive scheduled maintenance days in the matinee game. At 38-15 entering play Sunday, the Dodgers are in the driver's seat to enter the postseason as the National League's top seed, so Betts and some of the team's other key regulars could get a day off or two during the final week of the regular season. |
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| Sep 18 2020 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Friday's 15-6 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' first run of the game came in the fifth inning on a Chris Taylor single. The 27-year-old Betts added a solo shot in the sixth inning and a two-run triple in the seventh before scoring on a Corey Seager single for the Dodgers' final run. Betts is now slashing .306/.380/.607 with 16 homers, nine stolen bases, 39 RBI and 41 runs scored in 49 games after Friday's big performance. |
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| Sep 16 2020 | Betts went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and one run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder's two-hit day brought his slash line up to a robust .306/.381/.597 on the campaign. Betts also continues to be a threat on the base paths, with his three swiped bags bringing his season total to nine. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' fifth-inning blast capped a four-run rally that gave the Dodgers a 5-0 lead. It was his 15th homer of the season. The outfielder has added 35 RBI, 35 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .301/.381/.607 slash line in 44 games. |
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| Sep 11 2020 | Betters batted leadoff and started at second base during Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks, going 0-for-3 with a pair of walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers have all but guaranteed a playoff berth with a 32-13 record, so manager Dave Roberts opted to test Betts at the keystone in preparation for a potential emergency situation, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com. The 27-year-old also appeared in one game at second base for the Red Sox in 2018, and he also worked as a middle infielder in the minors before being shifted to the outfield. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Betts will receive another start at second base in the coming weeks and will also move him in from the outfield in-game. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts took Taylor Clarke deep in the first inning to score the first run of the game. It was a team-leading 14th home run for the 27-year-old, who has now extended his hitting streak to 10 games. Overall, he's batting .307/.380/.613 during a stellar first campaign in Los Angeles. |
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| Sep 6 2020 | Betts isn't in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts has been on a tear recently, racking up five hits over the past two games, but he'll get a day off Sunday. Enrique Hernandez will take over in right field. |
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| Sep 4 2020 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and another run scored during Friday's win against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts cranked a two-run home run against Jeff Hoffman in the eighth inning, scoring Gavin Lux in the process. The 27-year-old has been a pivotal addition to the Dodgers lineup this season. He leads his teammates in long balls (13), hits (46), RBI (30) and on-base percentage (.385). |
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| Sep 3 2020 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both offenses struggled in Wednesday's game and Betts was the only player who recorded multiple hits. Betts has been one of the most productive bats in the Dodgers' lineup and is currently riding a five-game hitting streak, batting .412 with three RBI in that stretch. |
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| Aug 30 2020 | Betts went 1-for-2 with a double, three walks, a run and a stolen base in Saturday's win over Texas. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts was busy in the contest, reaching base four times, taking part in a seventh-inning double-steal and scoring a run on a Max Muncy homer. The veteran has drawn 16 walks on the season, helping him post a .372 OBP along with a .289 average, 11 home runs, 24 RBI and six stolen bases. |
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| Aug 27 2020 | Betts was a late addition to the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Giants, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It is unclear exactly what transpired for him to be off the original lineup and then added to the lineup less than an hour later. It seems like he should also be available for the nightcap of the twin bill. |
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| Aug 23 2020 | Betts went 3-for-5 with two homers, three RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's hard to stuff the stat sheet more than Betts did Sunday. He knocked a solo shot in the third inning, stole two bags in the seventh, and crushed a two-run blast in the eighth. The superstar outfield is up to 11 homers, 24 RBI and five stolen bases with a 1.032 OPS this season. |
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| Aug 21 2020 | Betts will sit Friday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This appears to be nothing more than a routine day off for Betts, who has opened his first season in Los Angeles on the right foot, hitting .294/.363/.627 with nine homers in 26 games. Joc Pederson slides to right field in his absence, with Chris Taylor starting in left. |
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| Aug 17 2020 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two runs scored in Monday's 11-9 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the Dodgers on the board with his solo shot in the first inning. He also knocked in Max Muncy on a single in the second before scoring on Corey Seager's three-run homer. Betts has been in a groove with four multi-hit efforts in his last five games. The star outfielder is up to nine homers, 21 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases in 23 games overall. |
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| Aug 16 2020 | Betts went 2-for-5 with an RBI single, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got aboard with a single in the third inning, then stole second and scored on Max Muncy's homer. In the fourth, Betts knocked in Enrique Hernandez with a single and scored on Corey Seager's three-run blast. The 27-year-old Betts has recorded multiple hits in three of the last four games. He's slashing .314/.372/.663 with eight homers, 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and two steals through 22 games in his first season as a Dodger. |
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| Aug 13 2020 | Betts went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI in Thursday's 11-2 drubbing of the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts tied Johnny Mize and Sammy Sosa for the MLB record with the sixth three-homer game of his career. He is also the youngest player ever to reach that mark -- no other major-leaguer has accomplished the feat more than four times before reaching age 28. Betts' first long ball of the night came against Padres ace Chris Paddack in the second inning, and he proceeded to take reliever Luis Perdomo deep in the fourth and fifth frames. Betts had a chance for a fourth homer in the seventh, but he settled for an infield single to notch his first four-hit game as a Dodger. Through his first 19 games with Los Angeles, the 27-year-old is slugging .319/.380/.694 and is tied for fourth in baseball with seven home runs. |
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| Aug 9 2020 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went deep in the eighth inning off Giants reliever Shaun Anderson. The homer was Betts' fourth of the year, to go with 10 RBI, nine runs scored and one stolen base in 62 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 7 2020 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk during Friday's win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts got the Dodgers on the board with a solo homer off Jeff Samardzija in the third inning. He also doubled in the first and walked in the sixth. The 27-year-old has now seen four consecutive at-bats with an extra-base hit, including nine extra-base hits over the last seven games. Betts had sat out of the Dodgers' last three games thanks to a sore left middle finger but seems to be doing just fine. |
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| Aug 5 2020 | Betts (finger) is not starting again in Wednesday's contest against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts entered Tuesday's game as a defensive replacement, signaling that he could be nearing a return to action. According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, he's not yet cleared to bat and his status for Friday's series opener against the Giants remains up in the air. The 27-year-old is absent from the starting lineup for the third consecutive game with Joc Pederson shifting to right field as Chris Taylor starts in left field, batting sixth. |
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| Aug 4 2020 | Betts (finger) entered Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Padres as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts replaced Joc Pederson in right field, but he wasn't tested defensively. The 27-year-old's finger injury isn't considered particularly serious -- his appearance Tuesday suggests he could be ready to return to the lineup later in the week. |
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| Aug 3 2020 | Betts (finger) was available to pinch run late in Monday's game, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He didn't actually make an appearance, but it sounds like the only thing Betts can't do with his injured middle finger on his left hand is hit. According to manager Dave Roberts, Betts did a hitting drill using only his right arm Monday. Betts said that he would rather take advantage of the Dodgers' excellent depth than be in the lineup when he is only 60 percent effective. The hope is that the swelling goes down overnight. |
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| Aug 2 2020 | Betts' X-ray was negative and he is day-to-day with a swollen finger, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts exited Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks in the seventh inning, but manager Dave Roberts revealed after the contest that an X-ray didn't show anything concerning. After Sunday's two-hit performance, the 27-year-old has recorded five extra-base hits in the past three games. |
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| Jul 31 2020 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and a double during Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts swatted his first home run as a Dodger with a solo shot against Zac Gallen to lead off the fourth inning. The 27-year-old stayed hot in the fifth with an RBI single, and tallied his third hit of the night with a double in an attempted ninth-inning rally. The speedy outfielder is finding his stride in Los Angeles. |
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| Jul 26 2020 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts put himself in scoring position in the third inning, stealing his first bag in Dodger Blue, and then came around to score the Dodgers' only run on a Cody Bellinger single. Max Muncy is leading off for Los Angeles against right-handers with Betts in the two hole; the two flip flop against lefties. Betts is 3-for-20 with three singles so far this season. |
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| Jul 24 2020 | Betts is leading off in Friday's game against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Betts batted second in Thursday's matchup, he'll move back to the leadoff role against right-hander Tyler Anderson. Manager Dave Roberts seeks to alternate left-handed and right-handed hitters within the lineup, so Betts will likely continue to bat leadoff against right-handed pitching while batting second against southpaws. |
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| Jul 23 2020 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a single and a run scored during Thursday's Opening Day win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't exactly a groundbreaking Dodgers debut for the speedy 27-year-old, who signed a 12-year, $365 million extension with his new team this week. However, Betts was responsible for a timely single off Tyler Rogers that sparked a seventh inning rally, including his own go-ahead run. Despite ending what became a five-run inning with a bases-loaded strikeout, Betts has quickly settled into his role batting second in the Dodgers' lineup. |
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| Jul 22 2020 | Betts signed a 12-year, $365 million extension with the Dodgers on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Betts' extension now official, he's under contract with the Dodgers for the next 13 seasons after being acquired via trade from the Red Sox in February. He hasn't yet debuted with the Dodgers, but he's impressed in spring training and summer camp and will serve as the Dodgers' everyday right fielder this season, with Cody Bellinger shifting to center field. The 2018 American League MVP hit .295/.391/.524 with 29 home runs, 80 RBI and 16 stolen bases last year. |
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| Jul 21 2020 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Monday's exhibition win over Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts took Taylor Clarke deep with a 413-foot blast in the second inning. The long ball was Betts' first official home run as a Dodger, though he did go yard in intrasquad action. The 27-year-old is slated to lead off on an everyday basis in his first season with Los Angeles. |
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| Jul 12 2020 | Betts drilled a home run off teammate Josiah Gray in Saturday's intrasquad game. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' homer -- a shot into the bullpen in left field -- was his first in a Dodgers uniform. The 2018 American League MVP is expected to man right field on an everyday basis in his first campaign with Los Angeles this season. |
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| Apr 6 2020 | Betts will be the Dodgers' everyday right fielder in 2020, Cary Osborne of Dodger Insider reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This would hardly qualify as news if Cody Bellinger hadn't won a Gold Glove in right field for the Dodgers last season. Still, Betts' prolonged history of success at the position -- he has won four consecutive Gold Gloves and leads the majors with 93 defensive runs saved in right field since 2016, per FanGraphs -- makes the decision a relatively easy one. Expect Bellinger to spend most of his time in center field while playing occasionally at first base during the campaign. |
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| Mar 12 2020 | Betts went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's Cactus League contest against Milwaukee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Betts was unable to get on base in the rain-shortened game, the good news is that he was back on the field after a brief bout with food poisoning. The Dodgers' prized offseason acquisition is slated to occupy the leadoff spot for the club when the regular season gets underway. |
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| Mar 11 2020 | Betts (illness) is back in the lineup as expected Wednesday against the Brewers, leading off and playing right field. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts had missed a handful of games due to food poisoning, but the issue was never expected to keep him out for long. He should have more than enough time to get up to speed by the start of the regular season. |
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| Mar 9 2020 | Betts has returned to practice after a bout of food poisoning but won't get back into the lineup until Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There were reports over the weekend that Betts could be back as soon as Monday, but the Dodgers evidently saw no reason to rush him back and will keep him sidelined until after Tuesday's off day. He'll still have plenty of time to get into regular-season shape by Opening Day. |
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| Mar 8 2020 | Betts (illness) has rejoined the team and could serve as the designated hitter in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old originally wasn't scheduled to return from the bout with food poisoning until Wednesday, but he's now expected to return to action Monday. Regardless of whether or not he sits an extra day or two, Betts' availability for Opening Day is unlikely to be impacted. |
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| Mar 7 2020 | Betts could return from illness as soon as Monday, rather than waiting until Wednesday as previous reports suggested, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts missed the Dodgers' last two games due to illness and is expected to miss at least one more, but he may not be in line for as lengthy of an absence as previously reported. Even if he does end up remaining out until Wednesday, his availability for Opening Day shouldn't be threatened. |
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| Mar 6 2020 | Betts (illness) is tentatively scheduled to play in Saturday's spring training game against the Rockies according to manager Dave Roberts, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roberts noted that he'll check on the star outfielder Saturday morning before officially deciding his availability for the NL West matchup. Betts was originally penciled into the leadoff spot for Friday's game against the Mariners but was a late scratch due to an upset stomach. |
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| Feb 24 2020 | Betts went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly in his first spring training game with the Dodgers on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers' big offseason acquisition flied out in his first two at-bats before driving home a run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. Betts followed Sunday's performance with a pair of singles against the White Sox on Monday. He'll bat atop Los Angeles' loaded lineup in his first campaign in the National League. |
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| Feb 22 2020 | Betts will hit out of the leadoff spot this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The decision comes following a discussion between Betts and manager Dave Roberts. While Roberts indicated that Betts feels most comfortable batting leadoff, the manager did leave the door open for an occasional change at the top of the order against right-handed pitching. Expect Betts to be the primary table setter for Los Angeles this season. He should thrive in that role given the Dodgers' potent lineup. |
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| Feb 9 2020 | The Red Sox and Dodgers agreed upon terms Sunday that will send Betts to Los Angeles, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The complete deal involves Boston sending Betts and David Price to Los Angeles in return for Alex Verdugo, Jeter Downs and Connor Wong, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. After the Twins withdrew from the original three-team trade after Boston expressed its disapproval of Brusdar Graterol's medical history, the Dodgers and Red Sox were able to sort things out Sunday. Cody Bellinger will most likely flip to left field to provide Betts with a smooth transition to his new home on the West Coast. |
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| Feb 8 2020 | Betts' reported trade from the Red Sox to the Dodgers was temporarily placed on hold Saturday after the Twins withdrew from their part of the three-team deal, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brusdar Graterol was supposed to move from Minnesota to Boston, but the Red Sox didn't like what they saw in his medical history and demanded an additional prospect from the Twins, who elected to withdraw from the deal entirely rather than acquiesce to that demand. Boston and Los Angeles will now be forced to complete the deal themselves or find a new third party. It still appears that the saga will end with Betts winding up as a Dodger, but that looks less certain than it did when the deal was first announced. |
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| Feb 4 2020 | The Red Sox have agreed to trade Betts and David Price to the Dodgers as part of a three-team trade with the Twins on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rumor mill has been swirling around Betts throughout the offseason, and he'll end up joining the Dodgers for the final year of his contract. Betts wasn't quite able to replicate his 2018 AL MVP campaign last season, but he still had a .295/.391/.524 slash line with 29 home runs, 80 RBI and 16 stolen bases over 150 games. According to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, the rest of the trade sends Alex Verdugo to the Red Sox from the Dodgers, Kenta Maeda to the Twins from the Dodgers and pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol to the Red Sox from the Twins. |
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| Jan 10 2020 | Betts agreed to a one-year, $27 million deal with the Red Sox on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This beats Nolan Arenado's record of $26 million for an arbitration-eligible player. Betts, who has been the subject of trade rumors, now comes with cost certainty for whoever he ends up playing for in 2020. |
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| Sep 29 2019 | The Red Sox may trade Betts if the organization can't reach a long-term deal with the outfielder, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boston chairman Tom Werner made comments that suggest the team could deal Betts. "We'll have some conversations with him going forward," Werner said. "But obviously there will be a point where hopefully we can make a deal. Or we'll decide at that point what is Plan B or Plan C? But we haven't gotten to that point. And we're very open to continuing the discussions with him." Betts has made it clear he wants to become a free agent after the 2020 season, so the Red Sox may have to consider alternate plans if they can't ink him to an extension. Betts is likely to receive more than $30 million in arbitration while the Red Sox are anxious to drop below the $208 million Competitive Balance Threshold in 2020. |
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| Sep 28 2019 | Betts is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He returned from a minor foot injury Friday and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout. Gorkys Hernandez is starting in right field and batting seventh. |
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| Sep 27 2019 | Betts (foot) is back in the lineup as expected Friday against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sore foot had kept Betts out of action since Tuesday but evidently didn't threaten his season. He won't take the field Friday but will lead off as the designated hitter. It's possible he fills that role for the duration of the season's final series. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Betts (foot) is expected to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Orioles, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts exited Tuesday's game with a sore left foot and will remain sidelined for a pair of games before rejoining the starting lineup Friday for Boston's final series of the season. Gorkys Hernandez is starting in right field in place of Betts on Wednesday. |
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| Sep 24 2019 | Betts was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Rangers with a sore left foot, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He missed five games from Sept. 14-19 with a left foot issue and appears to have re-aggravated that injury. Betts went 1-for-2 with a solo home run (his 29th) before being replaced by Gorkys Hernandez. Abraham notes that it's possible that this will end up being Betts' last game of the season and perhaps his last as a member of the Red Sox |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Betts is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a planned day off for Betts, as the team is taking a cautious approach due to his recent return from a foot injury. Gorkys Hernandez will take his place in right field and bat seventh. |
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| Sep 21 2019 | Betts will start in right field and bat leadoff Saturday against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox had previously indicated that Betts wouldn't play the field during the series, with the team not wanting to risk a setback with his foot on the artificial turf in Tampa Bay. Betts ultimately gained clearance to return to right, though manager Alex Cora said Friday that Betts would sit for one of the four games, so expect Betts to be absent either Sunday or Monday. |
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| Sep 20 2019 | Betts (foot) will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff Friday against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is good news for those setting weekend lineups, though Betts is not going to be playing defense at all during the series due to the turf at Tropicana Field and it's not a lock that he will start all three games. Betts had 15 hits -- including five homers -- in his first 41 September at-bats before being sidelined by foot inflammation. |
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| Sep 19 2019 | Betts (foot) could play in this weekend's series in Tampa Bay but he would only be deployed as a designated hitter, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox won't be deploying Betts in the outfield due to the turf at Tropicana Field, but he could return to the outfield during next week's series in Texas. Betts is ahead of J.D. Martinez (groin) and Sam Travis (concussion) in his recovery, according to Bill Koch of The Providence Journal. |
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| Sep 18 2019 | Betts (foot) is unlikely to return before the weekend, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts' absence from the lineup for the fourth straight game Wednesday against the Giants is reportedly precautionary. It's an approach that certainly makes sense given that the Red Sox have been effectively eliminated from playoff contention. |
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| Sep 17 2019 | Betts' MRI on his foot revealed nothing worse than inflammation Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The issue has kept Betts out since Thursday. Even with an updated diagnosis, he remains without a clear timeline, as his next steps will be determined by his symptoms. He hopes to play again this season, though the Red Sox are nine games out of a playoff spot with 13 left to play, so they have little reason to rush him back. |
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| Sep 15 2019 | Betts (foot), who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, is slated to visit a doctor Monday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts is on the bench for a second straight game with what the Red Sox are terming as a sore foot, but the star outfielder will be sent in for additional tests Monday as the team looks to ensure he's not dealing with a more significant issue. If Betts' checkup goes well and his soreness subsides following Monday's off day, he could check back into the lineup for Tuesday's series opener versus San Francisco. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Betts is dealing with a sore left foot, which is why he was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Phillies, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is scheduled to be checked by a doctor but the belief is it's not a serious injury. Gorkys Hernandez is starting in left field while J.D. Martinez starts in right. |
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| Sep 8 2019 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts launched a solo shot to left field in the eighth inning to bring Boston to within three runs. The 26-year-old also extended his on-base streak to 22 games, during which he is hitting .333 (31-for-93) with seven homers and 15 RBI. Overall, Betts is slashing .291/.389/.525 with 27 long balls, 77 RBI, 40 doubles, 128 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in another fantastic season. |
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| Sep 6 2019 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a double and solo home run in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts continued a hot stretch during which he's 13-for-28 with five homers and nine RBI over the last six games. After enduring a lethargic first half, Betts has come around since the All-Star break, posting a 1.002 OPS. |
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| Sep 4 2019 | Betts went 4-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Betts went yard in each of the first two innings, with both shots coming against Jose Berrios. He now has 25 home runs of the season, with this being his second multi-homer game in his last five starts. For the season, Betts is now hitting .289/.388/.516 across 649 plate appearances while also chipping in 14 stolen bases and a league-leading 125 runs. |
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| Aug 31 2019 | Betts went 3-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-4 | loss to the Angels. |
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| Aug 25 2019 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Padres. | |
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| Aug 16 2019 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's | 9-1 win over the Orioles. |
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| Aug 10 2019 | Betts will get a planned day off Sunday against the Angels, Bill Koch of The Providence | Journal reports. |
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| Aug 6 2019 | Betts (shin) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the | Royals, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. |
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| Aug 5 2019 | Betts (shin) is expected to play Tuesday against the Royals, Bill Koch of The Providence | Journal reports. |
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| Jul 26 2019 | Betts went 4-for-5 with a double, three home runs, five RBI and four runs in a 10-5 victory over the Yankees on Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 26 2019 | Betts went 4-for-5 with three home runs, five RBI and four runs in a 10-5 victory against the Yankees on Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 21 2019 | Betts went 0-for-3 with a walk and stolen base in a 5-0 loss against the Orioles on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 20 2019 | Betts went 3-for-6 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 20 2019 | Betts went 3-for-6 with a double, home run, three RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 18 2019 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk, home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Blue Jays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 18 2019 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk, home run and two run scored Thursday against the Blue Jays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Betts went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Blue Jays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 6 2019 | Betts went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, two RBI, a double, a triple and a walk in Saturday's 10-6 win over the Tigers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 5 2019 | Betts went 3-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored in Friday's win over the Tigers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 19 2019 | Betts went 1-for-6 with two walks, a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Twins. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 16 2019 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, a walk, a run scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | Manager Alex Cora said Betts won't be in the lineup for Friday's game at Baltimore, Ian Browne of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 11 2019 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk and solo home run Tuesday against the Rangers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 6 2019 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks Thursday against the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 1 2019 | Betts will lead off for the Red Sox the rest of the season, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 29 2019 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Indians. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | Betts went 1-for-3 with three walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 15 2019 | Betts went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Rockies. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 8 2019 | Betts went 1-for-4 with two walks, a home run and a stolen base Wednesday against the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2018 | Betts was 2-for-5 with a solo home run and strikeout in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Orioles. | Betts may hit his 24th home run during the fifth inning but his final at-bat was more impactful, as he grounded into a double play with runners on first and second to end the ballgame. Nonetheless, the 25-year-old shows no signs of slowing down with his .351/.437/.668 slash line this season. |
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| Jul 13 2018 | Betts went 2-for-4 with two triples, two RBI, one walk and two runs scored in Friday's loss to Toronto. | Betts drove in a pair on a triple in the second inning, but the Red Sox would ultimately get blown out 13-7. He's off to a hot start in July, going 18-for-44 with three homers and eight RBI over 12 games. Betts has compiled a stellar .357/.445/.697 slash line as the first half of the season draws to a close. |
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| Jul 12 2018 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBI in Thursday's 6-4 win over Toronto. | Betts went to battle with Blue Jays starter J.A. Happ in the fourth inning, eventually drilling a grand slam during a 13-pitch at-bat that would send Happ packing. The 25-year-old outfielder remains one of the top fantasy players in baseball with an incredible .352/.440/.683 slash line, 49 extra-base hits and 76 runs scored. |
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| Jul 6 2018 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Boston's 10-5 victory over Kansas City on Friday. | It was the 100th-career homer for Betts, who touched up Jason Hammel with a 410-foot blast to lead off the game for his 22nd long ball of the season. Career milestones aside, Betts is in the midst of a dominant, MVP-caliber campaign, as he now boasts an incredible .336/.428/.672 slash line through 265 at-bats. |
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| Jun 24 2018 | Betts (illness) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | An illness cost Betts a start on Saturday, but he's back in his usual spots in right field and atop the batting order against lefty Marco Gonzales. Betts ranks within the top five in the American League in most traditional statistical categories and he's been an absolute menace against lefties this season, slugging .750 with six homers in just 56 at-bats. |
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| Jun 23 2018 | Betts is not starting Saturday against Seattle due to illness, Chad Jennings of The Athletic Boston reports. | The severity of Betts' illness is not yet known. J.D. Martinez will start in right field Saturday, with Eduardo Nunez taking Martinez's designated hitter spot. |
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| Jun 22 2018 | Betts went 3-for-6 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Twins. | Betts walloped an outside fastball, sending it the opposite way for his 19th homer of the season. He entered the day having gone 7-for-31 (.226) with one extra-base hit in the eight games he's played since coming off the disabled list, but told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that he spotted something while watching video prior to the game. "We went and looked at some video and kind of compared it to what I was doing before my injury. It made a lot of sense when we sat down and talked for a couple minutes," said Betts, who wouldn't divulge any specifics. |
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| Jun 15 2018 | Manager Alex Cora said he's leaving Betts in the leadoff spot, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. | Cora addressed the notion of having Betts drop down in the batting order so that he could be given more at-bats with runners on base. He's among the league leaders with 18 home runs, but there are 35 players with more than Betts' 38 RBI. The manager is sticking by his decision to have Betts atop the order, an entirely defensible position, as Boston's offense is second only to the Yankees with 5.13 runs per game. Cora also said he's not going to shake up the weak bottom part of the order, so Betts' RBI total will continue to be less than it would be if he were in the middle of the order. |
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| Jun 13 2018 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Orioles. | It's his first homer in two games since returning from his abdominal injury and 18th of the season. Betts now sports a .352/.430/.741 slash line on the year as he stakes a strong early claim to his possible first AL MVP Award. |
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| Jun 13 2018 | Betts said he felt "perfectly normal" after making a surprising return to the lineup Monday following a stay on the disabled list due to an abdomen injury, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts was out of the lineup Tuesday, which may have opened a few eyes, but it was just a normal day off. "I'm just going to work back into playing every day," he said. "One day at a time, go from there." It sounds like the Red Sox will proceed with caution, at least during Betts' first series back from the DL. |
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| Jun 12 2018 | Betts is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. | Betts went 1-for-5 in his surprise return from the disabled list Monday, but he'll get the night off Tuesday as the Red Sox look to ease him back into action after a 14-game absence. J.D. Martinez will occupy an outfield spot in his absence, allowing Eduardo Nunez to slot into the lineup as the designated hitter. |
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| Jun 11 2018 | Betts (abdomen) won't begin a minor-league rehab assignment Monday and instead traveled with the Red Sox to Baltimore to continue working out under the supervision of the big club's training staff, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | Betts, who was able to take some swings on the field and in the batting cage Sunday, so it shouldn't be long before he's ready to face live pitching in a game setting. The Red Sox don't have a firm target date for Betts' return from the 10-day disabled list, but he's not expected to require more than a game or two in the minors before being activated. |
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| Jun 11 2018 | Betts (abdomen) was activated from the disabled list Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. | The news is something of a surprise, as Betts was expected to need a rehab assignment, but the team evidently determined that was unnecessary. He'll jump right into his customary leadoff spot Monday against the Orioles, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports. In a corresponding move, Sam Travis was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. |
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| Jun 9 2018 | Betts (abdomen) took batting practice Saturday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | Betts has now taken batting practice three days in a row, and if he's feeling good after Saturday's workout, he'll do it all over again Sunday. If he can make it through the weekend without suffering any setbacks, manager Alex Cora stated Betts could begin a short rehab stint Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. |
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| Jun 7 2018 | Betts (abdomen) will take batting practice Friday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston | The Red Sox are having Betts take batting practice for the second day in a row Friday to test out how his abdominal injury is responding to the added workload. It hasn't been determined whether Betts will require a rehab assignment before returning to the Red Sox, but a determination on that could come after Friday's session. |
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| Jun 6 2018 | Betts (abdomen) is expected to take swings on the field Thursday and he could head to the minors in the near future for a rehab stint, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | If it's deemed that Betts does need a minor-league assignment prior to coming off the disabled list, it'll likely be a quick one: he'll spend just a game or two down in the minors leagues before returning for the Red Sox. The 25-year-old outfielder has been on the DL since May 29 with a left abdominal strain. |
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| Jun 1 2018 | Betts (side) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | Betts will be out of the lineup for the sixth consecutive game with tightness in his left side. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but it's more of a problem than the Red Sox initially thought as the 25-year-old was originally only expected to miss a few games. |
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| Jun 1 2018 | Betts was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a left abdominal strain; the move is retroactive to May 29. | Betts hasn't been able to take the field since Saturday, so he'll head to the disabled list in order to save the Red Sox from playing with a short bench. Manager Alex Cora stated throughout the week that the injury isn't serious, and that if it were the playoffs, he'd be in the starting lineup. Betts will be available to come off the DL starting June 8 against the White Sox. In his absence, J.D. Martinez and Brock Holt are expected to see more playing time. |
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| May 31 2018 | Betts (side) will miss Thursday's tilt against the Astros, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports. | Betts is slated to miss his fifth straight game dealing with side tightness. He's hopeful to return sometime during their four-game series with Houston. |
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| May 30 2018 | Betts (side) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Blue Jays, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports. | As predicted, Betts will miss at least one more game before returning from injury. Jackie Bradley will shift to right field, with Andrew Benintendi in center and J.D. Martinez in left. Betts figures to be penciled into Thursday's lineup against Houston. |
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| May 29 2018 | Betts (side) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Blue Jays, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports. | Betts is continuing to recover from tightness in his left side, and while it was thought he could return Tuesday, the Red Sox are playing it safe by keeping him out of the lineup. Brock Holt will man right field and bat seventh in his place. It's unclear if Betts will return for Wednesday's series finale against Toronto. |
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| May 28 2018 | Betts (side) is out of the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports. | Just as manager Alex Cora intimated Sunday, the Red Sox will err on the side of caution and hold Betts out of the series opener while the star outfielder waits for the tightness in his left side to subside. There haven't been any reports to suggest that Betts is in danger of an extended absence, so fantasy owners may still want to keep him active for Boston's seven-game week since the expectation is that he'll be ready to play at some point during the three-game series with Toronto. With Betts on the bench Monday, however, Brock Holt will enter the starting lineup in right field, while Andrew Benintendi moves up in the order and leads off for the Red Sox. |
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| May 28 2018 | Betts (side) could return to action Tuesday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports. | Manager Alex Cora said Betts is improving and confirmed that his side injury is not an intercostal or oblique injury. The manager added that it's "just tightness" and the team is wary of pushing him. |
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| May 27 2018 | Red Sox manager John Farrell said Betts (side) "probably" won't play in Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | Betts sat out Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Braves due to left side tightness, an injury that cropped up shortly before the game began. Though Betts is being labeled as day-to-day, the Red Sox are understandably taking the long view with their star and seem inclined to give him at least another day to get over the issue. Unless the Red Sox suggest Betts' condition has taken a turn for the worse Monday, the outfielder still looks on track to avoid the disabled list and return to the Boston lineup at some point during the week. |
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| May 27 2018 | The Red Sox clarified that Betts was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Braves due to left side tightness, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | The team is viewing Betts as day-to-day, offering hope that his absence Sunday may only be precautionary and a trip to the disabled list isn't in store for the early AL MVP frontrunner. Blake Swihart entered the lineup in left field Sunday after Betts was scratched from the lineup. Betts will presumably be reevaluated early Monday before the Red Sox determine if he's fit to play in their series opener with the Blue Jays later that afternoon. |
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| May 27 2018 | Betts was a late scratch from the Boston lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta due to an undisclosed reason, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports. | Betts was slated to bat leadoff and man right field before the Red Sox announced his removal from the lineup approximately five minutes before first pitch. Andrew Benintendi will now serve as the Red Sox's table setter, while utility man Blake Swihart comes off the bench to pick up a start in the outfield. The Red Sox should provide an explanation behind Betts' absence shortly, but there was no indication he picked up an injury during Saturday's contest. |
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| May 26 2018 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Boston's 6-2 victory over the Braves on Friday. | Betts continues to produce across the board at an other-wordly rate, as his slash line now sits at .361/.438/.761 to go along with 17 home runs, 37 RBI and 13 steals. He's the best hitter in baseball right now, as his ballistic 1.199 OPS eclipses even Mike Trout's mark of 1.093 and the 1.034 number boasted by teammate J.D. Martinez. Continue to enjoy the fireworks in what has been an MVP-caliber start to Betts' age-25 season. |
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| May 18 2018 | Betts went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Orioles. | The homer was his 14th of the season, putting him back into a tie with Manny Machado for the major-league lead, while the multi-hit performance was Betts' eighth in the last 10 games, boosting his slash line on the season to a dizzying .371/.443/.761. |
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| May 17 2018 | Betts awkwardly bent his right foot against the outfield wall while nearly catching a home run hit by the Athletics' Marcus Semien on Wednesday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts was seen stretching out the foot and stayed in the game, with manager Alex Cora telling reporters that the outfielder is fine. As usual with these sorts of injuries, we like to see how the player responds the next day. |
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| May 10 2018 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base Thursday against the Yankees. | Betts rebounded from a hitless performance on Wednesday by producing across the board on Thursday. He has done that all season and leads the American League in batting average, home runs and runs scored. |
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| May 8 2018 | Manager Alex Cora confirmed Betts (shoulder) is in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, MLB Network Radio reports. | Betts suffered a shoulder contusion during Sunday's game that forced his premature removal, but he's good to go after taking a day-and-a-half to recover from the ailment. The 25-year-old will look to continue his hot start to the season, as he's hitting .355/.434/.818 with 13 homers and three stolen bases through 30 games. He'll lead off against Luis Severino in this one. |
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| May 7 2018 | Betts should be able to play against the Yankees on Tuesday after departing Sunday's game in the second inning with a right shoulder contusion, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | The final word on Betts' availability won't be confirmed until prior to game-time Tuesday, but he will have had a day-and-a-half to overcome the injury. "He didn't feel great," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "So I just took him out. Just makes sense for us. A day and a half off. It should be something day-to-day. Hopefully ready for Tuesday." Betts remained in the game after taking a throw off his shoulder blade while running from first to second base, before leaving after his second at-bat in the second inning. |
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| May 6 2018 | Betts was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion after departing early in Sunday's game against the Rangers with the injury, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Betts was hit in the shoulder by a throw in the first inning, though he initially stayed in the game after the incident occurred. However, he was spotted flexing his right arm after an at-bat later in the contest, with the bruised shoulder apparently limiting his range of motion. The Red Sox are labeling Betts as day-to-day, with manager Alex Cora indicating during an in-game interview with the NESN broadcast that he's "hopeful" the outfielder will be available for Boston's next contest Tuesday against the Yankees, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. |
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| May 6 2018 | Betts was an early exit from Sunday's matchup against Texas due to an apparent right arm/shoulder injury, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. | Betts and the Red Sox have a team day off Monday, so this is likely management just being overly cautious with the red-hot star. He was struck in the right shoulder blade with an errant throw, but remained at first base for the the duration of the inning. Betts then failed to return to the field in the following frame. Look for an update on his status in the near future, but in the menatime, Blake Swihart will enter the game to replace him in the outfield. |
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| May 3 2018 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, four RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Rangers. | Betts was the driving force behind the Red Sox offense Thursday as he posted his second extraordinary stat-line in as many days. He has elite numbers across the board, currently leading the American League in batting average, home runs, runs scored and slugging percentage. |
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| May 2 2018 | Betts will play right field and bat atop the order against the Royals on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Expectedly, Betts will return to the starting lineup after being held out of the starting nine for the past three games due to a hamstring injury. The outfielder was able to come in during Tuesday's extra-inning loss, going 0-for-2 with one strikeout. |
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| May 2 2018 | Betts entered Tuesday's game as a replacement and went 0-for-2 in a 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Royals. | Betts was not in the starting lineup for a third straight game Tuesday after he experienced some tightness in his hamstring over the weekend. Prior to Tuesday's game, the Red Sox said he would return to the starting lineup Wednesday, but needed him for some innings during the extra-inning affair. |
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| May 2 2018 | Betts went 4-for-4 with three solo homers Wednesday against the Royals. | Betts exploded in his return to the starting lineup following a three-game absence due to hamstring tightness. The 25-year-old opened the game with a single before going deep in his next three at-bats -- all off Danny Duffy. This was his second three-homer game of the season and the fourth of his career, pushing him past Ted Williams for the most in team history. Betts has been on a tear so far this season, hitting an impressive .365/.451/.823 with 11 homers and three stolen bases through 26 games. |
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| May 1 2018 | Manager Alex Cora said Betts (hamstring) will return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Royals, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports. | Betts has missed the previous two games due to hamstring tightness, and he'll be withheld from the starting lineup for one more game before presumably returning to action for Wednesday's series finale. The 25-year-old will once again be available off the bench Tuesday. |
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| May 1 2018 | Betts (hamstring) was available to play Monday but was not needed, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts was on the bench for a second straight game Monday, but his availability suggests he'll be ready to go Tuesday against the Royals. |
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| Apr 30 2018 | Betts (hamstring) is out of the lineup for the second straight day Monday against the Royals, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Betts left Saturday's game with hamstring tightness, and while the exit was considered precautionary, he's now out of the lineup for the second straight day. Manager Alex Cora said that Betts would be playing if the game were in September or October, though, so a trip to the disabled list appears unlikely. |
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| Apr 30 2018 | Betts' hamstring is improving, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts was pulled from Saturday's game when the hamstring felt a little tight, so he was removed from the game. Manager Alex Cora reported Betts showed up Sunday feeling better and is hoping it doesn't take long. The manager said Betts would be playing Monday if the game were in September or October. |
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| Apr 29 2018 | Betts (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | While the right hamstring injury that forced Betts out of Saturday's game isn't considered major, the Red Sox will err on the side of caution and hold the star outfielder out of the starting nine for the second Sunday in a row. According to Chad Jennings of The Athletic Boston, Red Sox skipper Alex Cora hinted that Betts was due for an off day in the near future anyway, so the hamstring issue may have provided as good of reason as any to rest the 25-year-old. With Betts sitting, J.D. Martinez will be pressed into duty in the outfield, while second baseman Eduardo Nunez assumes Betts' leadoff spot. |
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| Apr 28 2018 | Betts was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays with right hamstring tightness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | The move being labeled precautionary is a relatively good sign for Betts, but the specifics of the injury remain unclear as he is currently considered day-to-day. Blake Swihart entered the game in left field for the Red Sox, shifting Andrew Benintendi to center field and Jackie Bradley to right field. |
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| Apr 25 2018 | Betts went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jays. | Betts got the game started with a leadoff homer, then delivered the game-winning, two-run shot in the seventh inning in the 4-3 win. The 25-year-old was riding a brief two-game hitless stretch coming into this one, but that's been about as long as pitchers can contain him so far in what has been a scorching start to the season. The two homers were his seventh and eighth of the year to go along with a terrific .350/.442/.750 slash line. |
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| Apr 22 2018 | Betts is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports. | Red Sox manager Alex Cora will overhaul the lineup a night after his club was no-hit by Sean Manaea, with Betts' absence the most significant of the changes. Even after going hitless Saturday, Betts has established himself as an early American League MVP favorite with a .459 on-base percentage, six home runs and 14 RBI through 19 games, so he should be back in his rightful spot atop the lineup in the Red Sox's next game Tuesday in Toronto. Jackie Bradley will handle leadoff duties in Sunday's matinee game. |
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| Apr 19 2018 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two runs to help the Red Sox to an 8-2 victory over the Angels on Thursday. | Betts is absolutely on fire at the moment with seven hits and four home runs in his last 13 at-bats to bring his slash line for the season up to an absurd .391/.481/.797 in 64 at-bats. His numbers will drop off that incredible pace eventually, but Betts looks primed for the type of elite, All-Star caliber season that would allow him to function as an anchor for fantasy lineups. |
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| Apr 18 2018 | Betts went 3-for-3 with two walks and three solo home runs Tuesday against the Angles. | Betts blasted three solo home runs Tuesday, the first of which came to lead off the game against Shohei Ohtani. This performance indicates that the foot injury he was battling, and that caused him to miss Sunday's game against the Orioles, isn't serious and shouldn't factor into his performance moving forward. He has an impressive profile to begin the season, walking 10 times while also recording 12 extra-base hits in 67 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 17 2018 | Betts (foot) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Angels, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Betts suffered a bruised foot over the weekend after colliding at home plate with Baltimore catcher Chance Sisco, but subsequent X-rays came back negative and the stud outfielder has been cleared to return after taking a couple days to rest and recover. The 25-year-old, who is hitting an impressive .353/.452/.608 with two homers and two stolen bases this season, will face two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in his return to action. |
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| Apr 15 2018 | Betts (foot) is out of Sunday's lineup against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | X-rays on his foot were negative, so he is just dealing with a bruise, but it is significant enough to hold him out of the finale against the O's. J.D. Martinez will move to the outfield while Hanley Ramirez gets the start at designated hitter. |
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| Apr 15 2018 | Betts (foot) could return to the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports. | Apparently Betts came in hoping to play Sunday, but manager Alex Cora opted to give him a day off to rest his bruised foot. Cora said Betts is going to be fine, so it sounds like he should be available for most or all of next week. |
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| Apr 14 2018 | Betts had an X-ray after leaving Saturday's game against the Orioles which revealed nothing worse than a bruised foot, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts limped off the field with a trainer after a collision at the plate in the first inning. He was able to play for two more innings before being pulled from the game. Assuming further tests don't reveal any unanticipated issues, Betts should be considered day-to-day. |
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| Apr 14 2018 | Betts limped off the field with a trainer after scoring a run in the first inning of Saturday's game against Baltimore, Jason Mastrodonato of The Boston Herald reports. | It appears as though Manny Machado's relay throw struck Betts as he was coming in and caused him to jam his leg at the plate during a collision with catcher Chance Sisco. There has been no word as to whether Betts will be removed from the contest or if he's staying in the game at this point. |
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| Apr 14 2018 | Betts stayed in Saturday's game after being involved in a collision at the plate during the first inning, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. | Betts returned to right field in the top of the second inning following a concerning incident where his leg appeared to get jammed into home plate while scoring on a Andrew Benintendi double. It wouldn't be a surprise if Betts got the day off Sunday, but more should be known regarding his status following Saturday's contest. |
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| Apr 14 2018 | Betts was removed from Saturday's contest with the Orioles with an apparent leg injury, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports. | Betts appeared to be hurt in a collision at the plate with Baltimore catcher Chance Sisco in the first inning. He limped off the field with a trainer but remained in the game for two more innings before eventually being removed. The exact nature and severity of the injury should become clearer after the game. |
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| Apr 11 2018 | Betts went 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and five runs during Tuesday's 14-1 win over the Yankees. | The outfielder now sports an eight-game hitting streak and is up to two homers, six RBI, two stolen bases and a league-leading 13 runs for the campaign. Considering Betts is still just 25 years old and is already beginning his fourth full season, there's potential that he's kick-starting a career-best fantasy showing. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over the Rays. | In addition to scoring two runs, Betts drove in a run. Betts has been outstanding at the dish, as he's logged a hit in seven consecutive games and posted four multi-hit outings in the month of April. Through nine games, Boston's leadoff man has scored eight runs and stolen two bases. |
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| Apr 3 2018 | Betts is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports. | Betts is off to a strong start to the season, collecting six hits in the team's first five games. Without the luxury of the designated hitter in a National League park, however, he'll head to the bench for a night off. J.D. Martinez will head to right field to take his place for the evening. |
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| Apr 2 2018 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Boston's 7-3 win over the Marlins on Monday. | Betts checked in with his first long ball of the year in the victory, touching up Miami's Chris O'Grady with a seven-inning solo shot. The 25-year-old is off to a strong start and is now hitting .316 with a .961 OPS through his first 19 at-bats of the new season. |
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| Mar 26 2018 | Betts went 2-for-2 with a walk, two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League finale against the Twins. | Betts caused a minor stir early in camp when he started 0-for-16, but has hit in 11 straight games since, including multiple hits in five of his last six. It took him a while to get his timing down, but that's why they have spring training. He'll be Boston's leadoff when the season kicks off Thursday against the Rays and is a legitimate 30-30 threat. |
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| Mar 12 2018 | Betts went 1-for-1 with a home run, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's game against the Orioles. | Betts has had a slow start to the spring, having gone 0-for-16 before getting his first hit last Thursday and now his first homer. Coming off a season in which his average dropped 54 points to .264, Betts is batting just .100 (2-for-20) this spring, but the dynamic outfielder will be a threat as Boston's leadoff hitter in 2018. |
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| Feb 15 2018 | Manager Alex Cora is expected to utilize Betts out of the leadoff spot in 2018, Jordan Mastrodonato of The Boston Herald reports. | Betts started off the 2017 campaign batting out of the three hole under previous manager John Farrell. He did transition back to leadoff in early May, but then Farrell moved him back down to the middle of the order again in August. Moving forward, this should give Betts more base-stealing opportunities as well as runs scored, but he may take a hit in terms of his RBI numbers. |
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| Jan 31 2018 | Betts will make $10.5 million in 2018 after winning his arbitration case, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports. | The Red Sox came in at $7.5 million but will be forced to cough up a little more for their star outfielder. During this past season, Betts hit .264/.344/.459 with 24 home runs, 102 RBI and 26 stolen bases. Although he put up a solid season, it was a relative disappointment to the breakout he experienced in 2016. No matter which version appears this spring, expect Betts to get a wealth of opportunities within the Red Sox's offense, making him a sought-after talent. |
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| Oct 8 2017 | Betts (wrist) is starting in right field and batting cleanup in Sunday's Game 3 against the Astros, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Betts aggravated his left wrist injury during Friday's contest but was never expected to miss additional time. He's back in the lineup and will look to provide some offensive production with the hopes of staving off a disappointing three-game sweep to the Astros. |
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| Oct 7 2017 | Betts (wrist) is expected to be ready for Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday against the Astros, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports. | Betts said his left wrist flared up on a swing during Game 2, but he was never worried about the issue and is expected to be in the starting lineup for Boston's critical Game 3. He's gone 3-for-8 (.375) with a run scored through the Red Sox's first two postseason games. |
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| Oct 6 2017 | Betts (wrist) is confident he will be ready for Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday against the Astros, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports. | He said his left wrist "flared up" on a swing in the eighth inning of Game 2, but his confidence regarding his availability going forward is promising. Consider him probable for Game 3. |
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| Oct 6 2017 | Betts left Friday's game against the Astros after aggravating a left wrist injury, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports. | He missed time in the final week of the regular season with a wrist injury, and appeared to aggravate the injury during a swing late in Game 2 of the ALDS. Considering the Red Sox were getting blown out (8-1) at the time of the injury, it obviously made sense to play it safe and take Betts out. Rajai Davis replaced him. Consider Betts day-to-day in advance of Game 3 on Sunday. |
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| Oct 1 2017 | Betts is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros. | Betts had a great game Saturday, during which he hit a home run, stole a base, and scored three runs. He'll head to the bench Sunday, along with many of Boston's other regular starters, so that he can get some extra rest heading into the team's upcoming playoff series against Houston. |
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| Sep 30 2017 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-3 win over Houston. | The win sealed the AL East for the Red Sox, who will need Betts making this type of impact to have any chance in a playoff series. The homer was his 24th, moving Betts ahead of Hanley Ramirez for team lead. |
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| Sep 29 2017 | Betts returned to the lineup Thursday after missing two games with inflammation in his wrist and went hitless with a walk in four plate appearances in a 12-2 loss to the Astros. | Betts had experienced some irritation and swelling in his left wrist and was back in the middle of Boston's order. He's been stellar during the month of September, and his return is a big boost for a lineup that is significantly different without him. |
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| Sep 28 2017 | Betts (wrist) is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, Evan Drellich of WEEI.com reports. | Betts has been out the past two games while recovering from a minor wrist injury, but he's back in right field and batting cleanup for Thursday's series opener. Over the club's past 12 games, Betts is hitting .333/.366/.641 with two home runs and 13 RBI during nine appearances. |
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| Sep 27 2017 | Betts (wrist) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Betts will sit out Wednesday so that his bout of wrist inflammation can subside. Betts isn't expected to miss much time, so consider him day-to-day until he's back in action. Rajai Davis is starting in right field and hitting eighth Wednesday with Betts out of the lineup. |
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| Sep 27 2017 | Betts (wrist) is available to pinch-hit Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports. | This is promising news for the Red Sox, as it appears that the condition of Betts' wrist is trending in the right direction. There's yet to be any news regarding when he could return to the lineup, but more information should become available soon. |
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| Sep 27 2017 | Betts (wrist) said he thinks he'll play Thursday against the Astros, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. | Betts has been sidelined with a minor wrist injury, but he thinks he'll be ready to return to action after sitting out the previous two contests. He was apparently available to pinch hit Wednesday, though he didn't end up getting an opportunity. |
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| Sep 26 2017 | Betts is being listed as day-to-day after a CT scan on his wrist revealed no structural damage, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports. | This is great news for Betts and the Red Sox, as the star outfielder is simply dealing with inflammation. While Tuesday's tests confirmed he avoided a potentially more serious injury, Betts is apparently still dealing with a bone bruise on his right thumb from a collision at first base last week, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Red Sox give him a day or two off with the division crown already locked up and the playoffs rapidly approaching. Chris Young should see the majority of starts in right field if Betts continues to miss time. |
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| Sep 26 2017 | Better (wrist) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports. | Betts was removed from Monday's game with wrist pain, and while the issue isn't expected to be anything overly serious, it will keep him out for Tuesday's contest. He's expected to have his wrist examined Tuesday, after which there will hopefully be a clearer idea regarding the severity of the ailment. In the meantime, Chris Young will start in right field and bat second in his stead. |
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| Sep 25 2017 | Betts was removed from Monday's game for precautionary reasons but will get his left wrist examined Tuesday, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports. | Betts hasn't been able to explain the wrist pain he felt during Monday's game. The Red Sox haven't made any indications that it's serious, but Betts's status for Tuesday should be considered questionable until the doctors are able to get a look at him. |
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| Sep 25 2017 | Betts left Monday's game in the eighth inning with left wrist pain, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. | Betts was 2-for-3 with two RBI before he was lifted for Andrew Benintendi. Hopefully this was just precautionary considering the Red Sox have their division crown wrapped up; consider him day-to-day until further evaluations can be made. |
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| Sep 25 2017 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Reds. | In the month of September, Betts is looking like the impact player he was during the entirety of 2016. His eighth-inning, bases-clearing double tied Sunday's game before he raced home from second base on an infield single to give Boston the lead. It was the second time on Boston's road trip that he cleared the bases with a double -- he also did it Monday in Baltimore -- to cap comeback wins. He's hitting a modest .273 over the month of September, but has slugged .583 with five home runs, 14 extra-base hits and 21 RBI over 20 games. |
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| Sep 24 2017 | Betts (foot) is in the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | A foul ball struck Betts on the foot Friday, so the Red Sox decided to be careful with their star outfielder and pulled him from Saturday's lineup. He'll return to action Sunday as he's set to start in right field and cleanup. |
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| Sep 23 2017 | Betts was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds due to a left foot contusion, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | Betts was set to start Saturday, but he will get a day off instead after fouling a ball off his leg Friday night. Chris Young will enter the lineup in Betts' place. |
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| Sep 21 2017 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a triple, a homer, a walk, two RBI and three runs in Wednesday's 9-0 rout of the Orioles. | Compared to last season, this has been a disappointing year for Betts, who has only 23 homers (down from 31) and a .263 average (down from .318), Still, with 24 steals, 96 RBI and 96 runs to his credit, Betts hasn't exactly been lagging in his fantasy contributions. |
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| Sep 18 2017 | Betts is in the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports. | Fortunately, it looks like Betts' exit from Sunday's game was just precautionary, as he's starting in right field and hitting cleanup for Monday's outing. Over the last seven games, Betts has gone 8-for-29 (.276) and mashed three home runs to go with nine RBI. |
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| Sep 17 2017 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 3-1 win over Tampa Bay. | No Boston run occurred without Betts being involved in some way. He hit a solo home run in the second inning, singled home Andrew Benintendi in the sixth, then touched home plate after Rafael Devers' double later in the sixth. Betts has experienced a dropoff from his MVP-like season in 2016, but he remains the most important hitter in Boston's lineup. He leads the team in RBI (90), runs (93) and stolen bases (24). He's also tops among the team's full-season players in slugging (.451) and OPS (.794). |
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| Sep 17 2017 | Betts left Sunday's game against the Rays with a thumb contusion, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts had to leave Sunday after injuring his thumb in a collision at first base. The team is considering him day-to-day at this point in time. If he has to miss Monday's series opener against the Orioles, look for Rajai Davis or Chris Young to occupy right field in his place. |
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| Sep 17 2017 | Betts was pulled from Sunday's game against the Rays in the fifth for an undisclosed reason, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Betts was involved in a collision at first base in the fourth inning, so that could have factored into his early departure. Specific information pertaining to the cause of his exit should become available in the near future. Prior to being pulled from action, Betts had gone 0-for-2 at the plate. Rajai Davis replaced him in right field. |
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| Sep 12 2017 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a triple, two home runs and six RBI in Tuesday's 11-1 rout of the A's. | He now has 21 homers on the year, remarkably becoming the first player in Red Sox history to produce back-to-back 20-20 campaigns. Betts is now hitting .293 (12-for-41) in September with three homers, three steals, seven runs and nine RBI through 10 games. |
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| Sep 8 2017 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk Friday against the Rays. | Betts crushed his 19th homer of the campaign to give the Red Sox a three-run lead in the first inning of the game they'd never trail. With 23 steals, he needs one more bomb to reach the 20-20 plateau, but his .262/.342/.436 slash line have been a disappointment for fantasy owners. |
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| Sep 5 2017 | Betts went 3-for-7 with two doubles, a walk and two runs -- including the game-winner -- in Tuesday's 19-inning win over Toronto. | His second double of the night put Betts in scoring position for Hanley Ramirez in the bottom of the 19th, and the veteran came through with an RBI single to give the game a merciful end. This is just Betts' second multi-hit effort in the last 19 games, a span in which the star outfielder has hit just .211 without a single home run. In fact, he hasn't homered in more than a month, dating back to Aug. 3 against the White Sox. Betts is getting every opportunity to work his way out of his skid, though, and he may be starting to do just that. |
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| Sep 3 2017 | Betts is hitting .216 with no home runs over the past 26 games, but manager John Farrell has no plans to give him a break, Chad Jennings of the Boston Herald reports. "I haven't gone to that point," the manager said. "He impacts the game so many different ways, and the defensive side of it is a key component to it, and when he does get on base, he's a threat obviously." | Farrell gave the slumping Xander Bogaerts a couple of days off Friday and Saturday, but apparently isn't as comfortable doing the same with Betts, who continues to provide premium defense in right field. According to FanGraphs, Betts leads MLB in Defensive Runs Saved. During Betts' recent batting slide, he's still putting together quality at-bats, walking 16 times, and has been a threat on the bases, having swiped five bags. |
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| Aug 25 2017 | Betts (knee) is in the lineup against the Orioles on Friday, Evan Drellich of WEEI.com reports. | Betts was removed from Thursday's game in the seventh inning after running into the outfield wall earlier in the contest. Although he was diagnosed with a knee contusion, the 24-year-old appears ready to go for Friday's series opener, as he will line up in right field and bat third against Jeremy Hellickson. |
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| Aug 24 2017 | Betts left Thursday's game with a right knee contusion, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | It sounds like Betts has escaped with just a bruise. It's always scary with Betts and right knee injuries, as that's the knee that required surgery last fall. At this point, it doesn't sound like the injury will require any sort of long-term absence, but the Red Sox may choose to give him a day or two to ensure it doesn't get worse. |
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| Aug 24 2017 | Betts left Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe | Betts ran into the wall making a play early in the game, but stayed in through the bottom of the seventh inning. By the time Betts was pulled, the Red Sox were already trailing 11-4, so this may be more of a preventative measure than anything else. Consider Betts day-to-day until the training staff is able to get a complete look at him. |
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| Aug 17 2017 | Betts went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Boston's 5-4 win over St. Louis on Wednesday. | Betts had been scuffling, hitting just .184 over the past nine games before his ninth-inning double plated the tying and winning runs, earning himself a Gatorade shower after the game. His numbers this season aren't going to warrant any MVP votes, but Betts is one of the main cogs in a lineup that has had its trouble scoring runs this season. |
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| Aug 8 2017 | Betts will bat cleanup and man right field Tuesday against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | With Dustin Pedroia (knee) back from the 10-day disabled list, the Red Sox will roll out a new-look lineup featuring the newly acquired Eduardo Nunez as the leadoff man and Pedroia in the two hole, resulting in Betts sliding down into a run-producing role. The absence of Hanley Ramirez (oblique) creates a void in the heart of the order that Betts is more than capable of filling, but it's expected that Betts will move back to the leadoff role once Ramirez returns to action, perhaps as soon as Wednesday. |
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| Aug 6 2017 | Betts is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Evan Drellich of CSN New England | With a team off day on tap Monday, manager John Farrell likely just wanted to build in an extra day of rest for the star outfielder, who had started all but one of the Red Sox's 87 games since the beginning of May. Betts' absence in the series finale will allow veteran Chris Young to pick up a start in right field. |
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| Aug 3 2017 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Thursday's 9-5 win over the White Sox. | Betts missed out on the fun in a four-run first inning, but quickly made amends by launching his team-leading 18th home run in the next frame. He struck out once, but still has more free passes (50) than whiffs (49) this season. Despite the improved batting eye, Betts is slashing just .272/.348/.467 after posting a .318/.363/.534 line last year. |
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| Jul 31 2017 | Betts went 2-for-5 with three RBI during Monday's win over Cleveland. | Betts entered Monday with an underwhelming .236/.309/.382 slash line through 25 July games, so it was encouraging to see him finish the month off with a multi-hit showing. However, even with that disappointing line, the outfielder still posted four homers, 23 RBI, five stolen bases and 21 runs in July. He remains a high-end fantasy asset, and a rebound stretch through the end of the season is well within reach. |
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| Jul 26 2017 | Betts is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports. | Betts will take a seat for just the first time since the opening week of the season, as Brock Holt draws the start in right while batting leadoff for the series finale. During Tuesday's extra-inning loss, Betts went 0-for-6 with two strikeouts, and will get the day off to clear his head before the team begins a three-game set against the Royals on Friday. |
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| Jul 16 2017 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Boston's victory over New York on Sunday night. | Betts went 4-for-8 with a walk over the two games in Sunday's doubleheader, and he raised his OPS 12 points to .841 in the process. Betts has struggled a bit in July coming off a productive month of June, but he showed signs of getting back on track over the weekend. |
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| Jul 15 2017 | Betts went 2-for-5 with with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Yankees. | After leading off the bottom of the ninth inning with an infield single, Betts was on the front end of a double steal and scored the game-tying run on an error. The stolen base was Betts' 16th in 18 tries and another example of how he can beat opponents. The first half of the season was a bit subdued for the 24-year-old outfielder, but there's reason to believe a summer sizzle awaits. Typically north of .300 on balls in play, Betts is sitting at .265 after Friday's game. BABIP tends to normalize over longer stretches of time, and given the gap between his actual and expected results, it's fair to assume Betts will improve over the second half. |
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| Jul 3 2017 | Betts went 4-for-6 with two home runs and eight RBI in Sunday's 15-1 win over the Blue Jays. | By driving in eight runs, Betts tied a major-league record for a leadoff hitter. More important than Betts' place in baseball history, he's starting to heat up. Over the past seven games, he's 14-for-29 (.483) with six walks, 10 runs, three home runs and 11 RBI. With 15 homers and 15 stolen bases at the midway point of the season, Betts is pushing for his first 30-30 season. |
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| Jun 29 2017 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI during Thursday's win over Minnesota. | With 13 homers and 12 stolen bases, Betts is well on his way to a second consecutive 20-20 campaign. His .275/.349/.485 slash line, 43 RBI and 49 runs are also moving the fantasy needle, and there's no reason to expect the 24-year-old outfielder to slow down. |
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| Jun 16 2017 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 2-1 win over the Astros. | The 24-year-old nearly won the game single-handedly for Boston -- he came home on Mitch Moreland's single in the third inning to give the Red Sox an early lead, gunned down George Springer at the plate in the sixth to keep the score 1-0, and then launched his 12th homer of the year in the eighth after Houston managed to tie it up the inning before. After going the first 12 games of June without a home run, Betts now has three in his last three games and is hitting .424 (14-for-33) in his last eight. |
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| Jun 15 2017 | Betts went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs, four runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Phillies. | The homers were his first in June but Betts has hardly been quiet at the plate, racking up four multi-hit performances in his last six games to boost his slash line on the season back up to .280/.360/.500. The 24-year-old also has 11 home runs and 11 steals on the year, putting him on pace for his second consecutive 25/25 campaign. |
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| Jun 13 2017 | Betts went 4-for-5 with three doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Phillies. | Betts, who never before hit three doubles in one game, is blowing up on Boston's recently started homestand, going 8-for-15 in the first four games at Fenway Park with five doubles. While it's been a desultory season overall for Betts, who entered the homestand hitting .259, he's flashed an impact bat. The 24-year-old star is second with 22 doubles and in the top 10 with 31 extra-base hits. |
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| Jun 9 2017 | Betts went 1-for-4 and was caught stealing in Thursday's 9-1 loss to the Yankees. | Betts if 5-for-32 over the last eight games and returns home to Boston with his batting average below .260 for the first time since early April. Last season's second-place finisher in the MVP voting hasn't been as special in 2017. The Red Sox, who rank 23rd in slugging, need more from Mookie Betts. |
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| May 25 2017 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. | Remember when Betts started the season in a 3-for-20 skid and was hitting just .267 as of May 6? Yeah, you can be forgiven for forgetting. After all, he's since returned to his normal self, as the last 15 games have seen Betts hit .318 with five homers, two steals, 17 RBI and 17 runs. |
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| May 17 2017 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals. | He led off the game with a homer, tying Jacoby Ellsbury's Boston franchise record with his 10th career leadoff shot. Betts now has four homers in his last seven games and seven on the season, but his current .293/.369/.536 slash line may actually be understating how good he's been given his career-best 10.2 percent walk rate and 7.0 percent strikeout rate. The 24-year-old could be on the brink of some offensive fireworks over the summer. |
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| May 13 2017 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Rays on Saturday. | It was an impressive day at the dish for the right fielder, who now has four home runs in his last six contests. With a slash line of .305/.381/.542 and an impressive 1.50 BB/K, Betts should continue to reward his fantasy owners. He is making good on his draft day status, and is showing no signs of slowing up. |
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| May 11 2017 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double, two runs and two walks during Thursday's win over Milwaukee. | The home run put Boston ahead 4-1 in the top of the ninth inning, and the outfielder is scorching along a 10-for-17 heater at the dish with seven runs, four doubles, three home runs and nine RBI over his past four games. Betts is up to a .311/.391/.533 slash line for the year and is well on his way to another elite fantasy campaign. |
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| May 9 2017 | Betts went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a homer, a walk, four RBI and two runs in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. | Blame anyone but Betts for this one, as he delivered his best game of the year, an impressive follow-up to Monday's big performance. Between these two games, he's gone 7-for-10 with three doubles and two homers, which is a week's worth of production for a lot of hitters. Betts' relatively slow start has been tough for fantasy owners who expected him to carry them, but he's picking up the pace, as we knew he would. |
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| May 6 2017 | Betts is starting in right field and leading off for Saturday's matinee against the Twins, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports. | It will be the first time this season Betts bats in a position other than the No. 3 spot, as manager John Farrell attempts to shake things up Friday. The 24-year-old made 109 starts in the leadoff spot last season, where he hit .314/.355/.546 with 23 home runs en route to finishing second in AL MVP voting. |
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| Apr 24 2017 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three RBI during Sunday's win over Baltimore. | Betts has caught fire over his past 10 games with seven runs, two homers, 11 RBI, three stolen bases and a .390/.444/.634 slash line. His ability to move the needle across all fantasy categories makes him an elite asset and high-end target in daily contests when Boston draws a favorable matchup. |
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| Apr 20 2017 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a three-run double in the 10th inning of Thursday's win over Toronto. | The offense was enough to power Boston to the win, and Betts is up to a .340/.407/.472 slash line with seven runs and eight RBI through just 13 games. Hitting in the heart of a potent lineup will help Betts to continue piling up the counting stats, and his cross-category profile make him an elite fantasy asset. |
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| Apr 18 2017 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a homer, two RBI and three runs against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. | It took him 14 games into Boston's season (and 11 games of action) to finally hit his first homer, but Betts has impressed at the plate nonetheless. After all, he's hitting .356 and has yet to strike out over the course of 50 plate appearances; in fact, he last struck out way back on Sept. 12 of last season. That's extremely impressive, and it's good for the longest such streak in the majors since Juan Pierre in 2004. |
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| Apr 16 2017 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Rays. | After a slow start possibly related to the flu, Betts is heating up. He had a four-hit performance Friday and now has his average up to .306 despite looking for his first home run and stolen base of the year. The young outfielder was likely a top-three fantasy pick in your league, and he should start filling out multiple categories soon enough. |
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| Apr 15 2017 | Betts went 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 10-2 loss to the Rays. | Betts had a slow start to the season which may have been the result of the flu, but he may be ready to heat up. Friday's double was his first extra-base hit and the RBI is first of the season. |
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| Apr 10 2017 | Betts went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Tigers. He returned to the lineup after missing four games due to the flu. | Betts slotted back into the three-hole in the order, but without the protection of cleanup hitter Hanley Ramirez (flu), he was pitched around. However, he made an impact with his legs, setting the table for Boston's eighth-inning, four-run rally. After walking to open the inning, he took an aggressive turn around second on a Chris Young single before holding up. By that time, left-fielder Justin Upton committed to throwing to third base, but his rushed throw was offline and allowed Betts to reach third base and Young to second. That set off a chain of events -- an intentional walk, walk, single, groundout -- that produced four runs. Once Ramirez is ready to play, we should see damage from Betts' bat. |
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| Apr 9 2017 | Betts (illness) will bat third in the order and man right field in Sunday's game against the Tigers, Jen McCaffrey of MassLive.com reports. | Betts is the first of the flu-ridden Red Sox players to return to duty. He missed about a week due to the illness, but assuming he comes out of Sunday's contest OK, he should be a safe lineup option heading into the new week. |
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| Apr 8 2017 | Betts (illness) could be available as a pinch hitter for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts has been out of the lineup since Opening Day while battling a flu bug that's been going around the team, but is en route to rejoin the squad in Detroit. It seems he's close to returning at this point, though the team likely won't rush him back to action if he's not feeling well. |
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| Apr 8 2017 | Betts (illness) is not in the Red Sox lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Chad Jennings of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts still isn't feeling better after missing the past two games with the flu, though Brian MacPherson says he has joined the team in Detroit. Chris Young will continue filling in as the right fielder until the 2016 All-Star returns to action. |
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| Apr 7 2017 | Betts (illness) is scheduled to fly to Detroit on Friday night to meet up with the club, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports. | This may signal that the outfielder, who has missed the last two contests, is returning in the coming days. Betts owners hope to make a clear decision on his status before weekly fantasy lineups lock, though this appears to be a positive step. |
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| Apr 7 2017 | Betts (illness) is not in the Red Sox lineup Friday, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports. | The outfielder is battling the flu and couldn't heal in time during a Thursday off-day, a rainout. Chris Young replaces him in right field and bats fifth. Betts may need at least another day to rest. |
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| Apr 6 2017 | Betts (illness) is "tentative" for Friday's game against the Tigers, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports. | The star right fielder was left out of the lineup Wednesday due to a case of the flu, and even with an off-day Thursday, he's still up in the air heading into Boston's series opener in Detroit. Chris Young drew the start in right field in place of Betts on Wednesday and could very well do so again in Detroit if Betts is unable to give it a go. |
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| Apr 5 2017 | Betts (illness) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. | Betts came down with the flu earlier Wednesday and wasn't expected to be back to full strength by the time the game rolled around, so manager John Farrell will hold the 24-year-old out for the evening, allowing Chris Young to pick up a start in right field. It's uncertain if Betts will still be available off the bench Wednesday, but if not, the Red Sox maintain hope that he'll be able to play Thursday in the series finale. |
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| Apr 5 2017 | Manager John Farrell acknowledged that Betts is suffering from the flu and could be held out of the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates, Kevin Thomas of The Portland Press Herald reports. | The illness has been sweeping through the Red Sox clubhouse since the beginning of spring training, and it appears Betts and Brock Holt are the latest victims. The Red Sox may wait a little longer to check in on Betts' health before determining his status for the game later in the evening, but even if Betts is listed as the starting right fielder, he'll carry some risk of being scratched leading up to game time. It may be best to avoid the situation entirely and go with a different high-priced option in DFS contests. |
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| Apr 1 2017 | Betts (triceps) went 0-for-3 in Saturday's game against the Nationals | Betts left Thursday's game as a precautionary measure after being hit by a pitch. As expected, he's in full health was active for Saturday's contest. Although he didn't have the best showing Saturday, Betts has been his usual, dominant self this spring as he owns a .333/.389/.534 line after playing in 17 games. |
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| Mar 30 2017 | Betts was hit by a pitch and replaced in right field during Grapefruit League action Thursday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | The outfielder was playing having apparently gotten over flu-like symptoms recently. Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports Betts was examined by trainers after the HBP but stayed in the game, at least until he came off the field the next half-inning. No details came from tweets so far on where he was hit, but more will become available soon. Obviously, fantasy owners will want to monitor the status of Betts, one of the top handful of picks in nearly all eligible fantasy drafts. |
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| Mar 30 2017 | Manager John Farrell said that Betts (triceps) is fine after being hit by a pitch in the Red Sox's Grapefruit League finale Thursday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. | The superstar outfielder was apparently struck in the triceps and had "a little bit of a zinger," so Farrell opted to pull him from the contest as a precautionary matter. Betts was originally scheduled for only two at-bats, so he would've been removed after the at-bat regardless, but it's obviously more reassuring to hear the vote of confidence from Boston's skipper. Betts should be able to resume his normal duties as the starting right fielder soon barring any extraneous circumstances. |
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| Mar 29 2017 | Manager John Farrell said Wednesday that Betts is dealing with flu-like symptoms, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports. | Betts wasn't included in the Red Sox lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, but it was presumed that he was receiving a day off for rest. Instead, it looks like he's fallen victim to the illness that's been spreading around the Red Sox clubhouse, as Mitch Moreland had been sent back to Boston earlier in the day after becoming sick. It's unclear if Betts will be isolated from the team while he contends with the illness, but he may receive the next few days off to recover ahead of the Opening Day game against the Pirates on Monday. |
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| Mar 16 2017 | Betts went 0-for-3 with a strikeout while batting cleanup for Boston in Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay. | Until the midway point of 2016, Betts had been one of the baseball's most dangerous leadoff hitters, but then was dropped to third and delivered an impact, run-producing bat. He's now firmly a middle-of-the-order bat in Boston's lineup and is being considered for cleanup duty this season. The primary driver for that is to break up what is expected to be a righty-heavy upper portion of the batting order by sliding the left-handed Andrew Benintendi into the three-hole. Lineup-construction theories abound, but the chance that Betts doesn't get a first-inning at-bat shouldn't weigh too heavy. When he does get to the plate in the first inning, which may be often given the caliber of hitter batting in front of him, there will be men on base. |
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| Jan 26 2017 | Betts (knee) said Thursday that he will have face any restrictions at the start of spring training, Josh Brogadir of WCVB-TV Boston reports. | Although not entirely unexpected, this is good news for Betts, who was runner-up for AL MVP with his monstrous year. He battled knee soreness for the second half of last season and still slashed .338/.388/.547 with 13 homers after the break, so it will be exciting to see what a healthy Betts can do in 2017. |
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| Nov 11 2016 | Betts, who underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery Thursday, is expected to be fully recovered by the start of spring training, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports. | He had an arthroscopy, a chondroplasty, and a loose body removal, but while it sounds somewhat serious, it is fairly common offseason maintenance and should not affect his ability to put forth another monster season in 2017. |
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| Nov 11 2016 | Betts had an arthroscopy, a chondroplasty, and a loose body removal performed on his right knee Thursday, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports. | The list of operations makes it seem like Betts is getting an entirely new knee, but fortunately for the highly-acclaimed outfielder, all three of these are relatively minor procedures. This development is not expected to hinder the All-Star's ability to be ready for spring training. |
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| Sep 20 2016 | Betts went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-2 win at Baltimore. | Betts did what he's been doing from the top of the Red Sox order all season, getting on base often and scoring runs at a high clip. He has now crossed the 200-hit threshold with 201, and leads the league with 115 runs scored. At just 23 years of age, Betts promises to be one of the most productive hitters in baseball for years to come. |
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| Sep 19 2016 | Betts went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks Monday in a 5-2 win over the Orioles. | Betts has been killer on the road against the Orioles in 2016, hitting his eighth homer in seven games at Camden Yards on Monday. Luckily for Betts, the Red Sox have three more games left in the series in Baltimore. The homer was the 31st of the year for Betts, who is now hitting .314 with 113 runs, 108 RBI and 24 steals, making a legitimate case for AL MVP in his age-23 season. |
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| Sep 16 2016 | Betts went 2-for-4 with two runs in a 7-4 victory Friday against the Yankees . | Despite his move down the order to the cleanup slot, Betts continues to find ways to score and now has 111 runs on the year, the second-highest in baseball behind Josh Donaldson and Kris Bryant. Betts is now slashing .313/.354/.539 on the season with 30 homers, 105 RBI and 24 stolen bases. |
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| Sep 10 2016 | Betts went 2-for-6 with an RBI double, stolen base and two runs in Friday's 13-3 victory over the Blue Jays. | He got the Red Sox' scoring barrage started with a run-scoring two-bagger in the first that drove in Dustin Pedroia, his fifth run driven in of September after a 27-RBI month in August. Betts has also hit safely in seven of his last eight overall and has new career highs in homers, RBI, stolen bases and batting average this season while serving as an integral cog of what has been an offensive juggernaut. |
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| Aug 29 2016 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI on Monday against the Rays, continuing his fantastic 2016. | Betts now has 30 home runs and 96 RBI this season, with nine home runs and 27 RBI coming in August. Just 23 years old, Betts has effortlessly eclipsed his numbers from a season ago. His 102 runs scored trail just Kris Bryant and Josh Donaldson, while his home run, RBI, and steal numbers also sit near the top of the leaderboard. |
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| Aug 27 2016 | Betts went 5-for-5 with two RBI in Friday night's 6-3 loss to Kansas City. | Betts has been rolling, hitting .394 (41-for-104) over his last 25 games with seven homers and 25 RBI. He's been so productive, manager John Farrell moved him from leadoff to bat cleanup, where his bat is effective protection for slugger David Ortiz. In 10 games batting fourth in the order, Betts is hitting .400/.455/.550 with two homers and eight RBI. |
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| Aug 18 2016 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk and scored three runs in Wednesday's rain-shortened win against the Orioles. | Betts has been red hot this month, going 25-for-62 (.403) with seven home runs and 20 RBI in 15 August games. The outfielder's recent play has pushed his average to .317 -- its highest mark since Opening Day -- which is good for second-best in the AL. His three runs on Wednesday also tied him with Josh Donaldson for the MLB lead at 96 runs scored on the year. |
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| Aug 16 2016 | Betts went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win at Baltimore. | Yovani Gallardo and Eduardo Rodriguez were having themselves a scoreless pitchers' duel until Betts crashed the party with a three-run blast in the fifth. He then crushed Baltimore's dreams again in the eighth inning, giving the Red Sox a 5-3 lead with his second homer of the game just after the Orioles had tied it in the seventh. The 23-year-old batted cleanup for the second consecutive game after serving as the leadoff man for most of the season, and continues to deliver regardless of his role in the Red Sox lineup. He has already exceeded last season's totals in homers, runs and RBI while posting a marvelous .315/.355/.571 line. |
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| Aug 16 2016 | Betts hit out of the cleanup spot for Monday's game against Cleveland and went 1-for-3 with a walk in a 3-2 win over the Indians. | With Hanley Ramirez on bereavement leave, the Red Sox needed a bat to protect David Ortiz and it was Betts on Monday. And what better bat in Boston's lineup than Betts, who had eight homers and a .789 slugging percentage in the previous 22 games. Ramirez will be gone the next two days, so expect Betts to continue to bat fourth. |
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| Aug 14 2016 | Betts went 4-for-6 with three homers, four runs and eight RBI Sunday against the Diamondbacks. | Betts had an absolutely monstrous day at the plate, and he posted multiple bombs in a game for the third time this season, giving him 26 on the season. The third-year veteran is now posting career-highs in batting average, slugging percentage, home runs and RBI. |
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| Aug 13 2016 | Betts, who returned to action Friday night after sitting out one game with a sore knee, will have his usage managed going forward, according to Boston manager John Farrell, Julian Benbow of the Boston Globe reports. | Betts, who is tied with Xander Bogaerts for the team lead in games played at 111, missed a couple of games in July because of the knee and this looks like it will be an issue to be monitored. "He felt like he was good to go today. The one thing with his situation is there's been fluid involved with the knee. As that increases, we're going to have to back off - if it does increase." |
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| Aug 12 2016 | Betts (calf) returns to the lineup for Friday's contest with Arizona, Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts sat out of Thursday's series finale against the Yankees after leaving Wednesday's game with calf tightness. The 23-year-old will be back in the lineup after just one day off, batting in the third spot while playing in right. |
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| Aug 11 2016 | Betts (calf) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports. | Betts left Wednesday's game in the eighth inning with right calf tightness and will be held out of Thursday's game. Brock Holt will replace him in right field while batting seventh for the series finale against the Yankees. Betts is still considered day-to-day for now, and could be back for Friday's contest. |
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| Aug 10 2016 | Betts was moved to third in the Red Sox's lineup Wednesday, the Providence Journal's Evan Drellich reports. | He has hit leadoff for the Red Sox all season long, so this is a notable change. Betts is a fantasy superstar regardless of where he's hitting in the lineup, but his production should start skewing more toward RBI (74) than runs (87) as long as he sticks in the three hole. Dustin Pedroia was moved up to the leadoff spot. |
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| Aug 10 2016 | Betts left Wednesday's game against the Yankees in the eighth inning with right calf tightness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Brock Holt replaced Betts in right field and could be in line to start the series finale Thursday should Betts require more rest. The team should update his status again prior to that contest, but it's best to consider the 23-year-old outfielder day-to-day unless something suggests otherwise. |
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| Aug 10 2016 | Betts (calf) is dealing with some soreness and is unlikely to play in Thursday's series finale against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | While he's in danger of missing one game, it certainly could be worse. It's best to consider Boston's right fielder day-to-day for now, while Brock Holt (who replaced Betts on Wednesday) could be in line to start Thursday. |
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| Aug 6 2016 | Betts finished 3-for-5, including a home run and two RBI, in Friday night's 9-0 win over the Dodgers. | The All-Star right fielder recorded his 23rd home run and 73rd RBI of the season during the fourth multi-hit game of his current seven-game hit streak. Betts now holds a strong .309/.349/.546 line alongside a 5.0 WAR. |
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| Aug 1 2016 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a double and the game-winning solo homer Monday in Seattle. | Betts led off the ninth inning of a 1-1 game with a solo blast off Steve Cishek, propelling the Red Sox to a win despite a strong outing by opposing starter James Paxton. The 23-year-old leadoff man is just one homer shy of matching his age, and he should be able to get there soon considering he has now smacked two in the last three games. His .306/.348/.543 line is fantastic all around. |
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| Jul 31 2016 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run Saturday versus the Angels. | The outfielder led off Saturday's game with a homer, giving him 21 on the season. Betts has had a great month, hitting .363 (33-for-91) with five home runs, 14 RBI and 14 runs in July. |
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| Jul 26 2016 | Betts (knee) returned to the lineup Monday night after missing two games and went 0-for-5 in a 4-2 loss to the TIgers. | Betts had experienced soreness in his right knee, which was drained over the weekend. The outfielder said he feels fine while manager John Farrell said the team will continue to monitor Betts' knee, according to Tim Britton of the Providence Journal. |
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| Jul 25 2016 | Betts (knee) is back in the lineup Monday against the Tigers ,Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | Betts missed a pair of games over the weekend after exiting Friday's matchup against the Twins with soreness in his knee. His absence was likely precautionary, and he's back at his usual leadoff spot Monday while manning right field. Brock Holt, who started in right field Sunday, will shift over to left, while Bryce Brentz returns to the bench. |
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| Jul 24 2016 | Manager John Farrell said that Betts (knee) could return to the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Tigers, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports. | Betts exited Friday's game against the Twins in the fifth inning with a sore knee, which has reportedly been bothering him since the All-Star break. The Red Sox opted to hold Betts out of the lineup Saturday and Sunday, but it appears that was strictly done for precautionary purposes. Considering the multi-category production he brings to the table, Betts is worth activating in every weekly league even if he returns to action Monday at less than 100 percent health. |
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| Jul 24 2016 | Betts (knee) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | Betts received some good news Saturday with the MRI on his right knee coming back negative, but he'll still be out for the second consecutive game while he waits for swelling in the knee to dissipate. The Red Sox don't appear concerned that Betts will require a DL stint, so he'll remain day-to-day in advance of Monday's series opener with the Tigers. Bryce Brentz will enter the starting lineup in Betts' place for Sunday's contest. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Betts' knee injury, which forced him to leave Friday night's game, has been developing since the All-Star break, according to Boston manager John Farrell, Bill Ballou of the Providence Journal reports. | Betts had been receiving occasional treatment on the knee before getting pulled from Friday night's game. He's listed as day-to-day and we should learn more Saturday. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Betts (knee) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Twins, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | A bout of right knee soreness forced Betts from Friday's game but not before he hit his 20th home run of the season. Manager John Farrell revealed after the game that this isn't a brand new ailment -- Betts has been receiving treatment for the knee issue, which has developed since the break -- and it seems like the Red Sox want to get out in front of this and protect the premier leadoff hitter in the game. Michael Martinez will get the start in his absence. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Betts (knee) underwent an MRI on his knee and the results returned negative, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | After departing Friday night's contest, Betts is being withheld from Saturday's lineup with some swelling in his knee, but the MRI revealed nothing more than some minor fluid buildup. The Sox are considering Betts day-to-day, though Abraham notes that it doesn't look to be anything overly concerning. Michael Martinez will get the starting nod in Betts' place Saturday. |
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| Jul 22 2016 | Betts left Friday's matchup with the Twins in the fifth inning due to soreness in his right knee, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts started the night off with a home run for the second consecutive game, but appears to have aggravated his knee at some point during the contest. He has been replaced in right field by Michael Martinez. The Red Sox have declared him day-to-day going forward. |
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| Jul 21 2016 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two RBI and three runs against the Twins on Thursday. | After a three-hit game with two doubles and a steal Wednesday, Betts one-upped himself. That's no surprise at this point, as he's proven to be one of the top few hitters in baseball this season. The 23-year-old has now exceeded last year's homer total (19 to 18) and is just five steals short of last year's 21 -- in 52 fewer games. |
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| Jul 11 2016 | Betts went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Boston's 4-0 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. | Betts, a newly minted All-Star, ends the first half of the season on an 11-game hitting streak (.408/.442/.653) that pushed his average above .300 (.304) for the first time since he went 2-for-5 on Opening Day. |
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| Jul 5 2016 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a walk, a homer and two RBI in Monday's 12-5 win over the Rangers. | The homer, coming in his 82nd game of the season, is Betts' 18th, matching the number of long balls hit in 145 games in 2015. He's well on the way to his first 20-20 season, or perhaps a 30-20 season. |
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| Jul 1 2016 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a double, stolen base and run in Friday's 5-4 victory over the Angels. | The dynamic leadoff hitter hit safely for the ninth time in the last 10 games, and notched his fifth multi-hit effort in the last nine contests. Betts' numbers are on the rise again overall, and he's now slashing .291/.331/.506 on the season, with his career-best homer, RBI and stolen base figures from last season all within reach. |
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| Jun 19 2016 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Mariners. | Betts recorded his first three-hit game of the month, the last of which came in the form of a bomb over the Green Monster in the seventh inning for the decisive run. Betts is now hitting .295 with 15 home runs and 50 RBI on the season and is an elite fantasy asset as the leadoff hitter in a potent Boston lineup. |
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| Jun 11 2016 | Betts went 2-for-6 with two RBI and a run in Saturday's 15-4 victory over the Twins. | The 23-year-old has maintained the considerable momentum he'd closed out May with, as he's now hitting .333 (13-for-39) with two homers and seven RBI in June. Betts is building nicely on his solid 2015 campaign, and is on pace to easily surpass the 18 homers and 21 stolen bases he tallied last season. |
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| Jun 5 2016 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays. | The 23-year-old now has an eight-game hitting streak, a stretch that has seen him blast two doubles, a triple, five homers and 10 RBI. He closed out May with a memorable flourish, smashing three homers against the Orioles, but is on pace to have an even better June. Following Saturday's production, Betts is now slashing .375/.500/.875 over his first 16 at-bats of the month. |
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| Jun 2 2016 | Betts went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run, a walk and a strikeout Thursday against the Orioles. | Betts couldn't go yard for a third straight game, but he still found a way to produce when he drove in a run during the ninth inning. The 23-year-old outfielder is riding a six-game hitting streak in which he's been scorching hot, going .423 (11-for-26) with five homers and eight RBI over that span. |
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| May 31 2016 | Betts went 3-for-5 with three home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win over Baltimore. | Betts came into this contest with multi-hit efforts in each of his last two appearances, and stayed hot with his best offensive performance of the season. He was also the only Red Sox batter not to strike out in this game, and overall carried the offense on what was an off night for many of his teammates. The 23-year-old outfielder's slugging percentage jumped from .480 to .522 thanks to his first, second, and seventh-inning long balls. |
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| May 26 2016 | Betts is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reports. | Betts will get the night off for the first time this season to rest in favor of Chris Young. Betts is hitting .277/.318/.490 with nine home runs, 35 RBI, 41 runs, and eight stolen bases through 46 games and should be back in the lineup Friday. |
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| May 22 2016 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a double, two homers, five RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 9-1 victory over the Indians. | It was a banner afternoon for the Red Sox leadoff man, who tallied a fourth-inning solo shot off Trevor Bauer, and then blasted a two-out grand slam off Joba Chamberlain in the seventh. Bett's bat has caught fire once again, as he's now managed three straight multi-hit efforts, and five over his last seven games. He's also exceeded his April homer total, and is one RBI away from equaling the 17 he posted in the opening month of the season. |
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| May 22 2016 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Indians. Boston's leadoff hitter has multiple hits in the past four games. | Betts' batting average dipped to .246 on May 9, but he's gone on a 12-game tear (20-for-55, .363) to bring it up to .279. During the 12-game streak, Betts has five homers, 11 extra-base hits and 13 runs scored. He exhibited a similar pattern last season -- slow start before heating up in the summer -- only this season, he's heating up earlier. |
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| May 21 2016 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a double and run scored in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Indians. | The Red Sox leadoff man has picked it up over the last 10 contests, with Friday's effort marking his sixth multi-hit game during that span. He's managed some solid contact during that period, tallying three doubles, a triple, three homers and 10 RBI. Despite the added on-base opportunities, Betts hasn't had the green light often, succeeding on his only pair of stolen base attempts after swiping six in the first month of the season. He's now slashing .267/.315/.460 over 187 at-bats this season. |
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| May 19 2016 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo homer and a walk against the Royals on Wednesday. | Even though Betts has been more consistent than spectacular atop the Boston order, he's still putting up plenty of fantasy stats. It'd be nice to see him bring up that .311 OBP -- it's 30 points below last year's mark, which is almost entirely due to his dip in batting average from .291 to .262. Of course, he started slow last year too, hitting just .230 in April and .259 in May, so there's plenty of reason to believe he'll bring his numbers up again this year. |
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| May 16 2016 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a walk, a triple, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's wild 10-9 win over the Astros. | Jackie Bradley Jr. hasn't been the only red-hot Red Sox player, as Betts is now hitting .314/.351/.600 over the last week with two home runs, nine runs scored and 10 RBI. He tends to be streaky, so don't be surprised if Betts stays locked in at the plate straight through the end of the month. |
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| May 14 2016 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a double, RBI, walk and run scored in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning victory over the Astros. | The 23-year-old now has a six-game hitting streak, and multi-hit efforts in three of his last five contests. Betts is hitting .307 over his last five games, with two homers and eight RBI over that span. |
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| May 12 2016 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer and two runs scored Thursday against the Astros. | The sixth-inning homer capped off an eight-run blasting of 2015 AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel. Despite terrific counting stats, Betts has been scuffling in the batting-average department, although he does have hits in four straight games. A .291 hitter over his first season-plus in the big leagues, he's lingering at .253 right now, but that .272 BABIP is sure to come up. |
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| May 10 2016 | Betts hit his fifth homer as part of a 2-for-5 game with two runs scored in Tuesday's win over Oakland. | Betts busted out of a 17-game homerless streak with the blast. The second-year outfielder is still having trouble reaching base this season (.295 OBP, 5.8 percent walk rate), but the power has been present. Betts now has 13 extra-base hits in 156 plate appearances, good for a .170 isolated power and a .422 slugging percentage. For context, Betts posted a .188 isolated power last year, when he hit .291/.341/.479 with 18 home runs in 145 games. |
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| May 7 2016 | Betts went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Yankees. | The second-year outfielder tallied his first multi-hit game of May, and hit safely for the third time in the last four contests. However, Betts has seen somewhat of a power drought recently, as he hasn't gone deep since April 21 versus the Rays. He's seen his average dip from .278 to .254 during that span as well, but continues at the top of the Red Sox lineup despite a .296 OBP. |
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| Apr 20 2016 | Betts went 2-for-3 -- including his third home run of the season -- with two RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 victory over Tampa. | The Boston leadoff man has struggled to the tune of a .230 average to start the season. He entered Wednesday's contest 0-for-8 in the last two games. Despite the struggles, he's capable of having productive games and should get plenty of opportunities to produce as long as he stays at the top of the order. |
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| Apr 13 2016 | Betts went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday night's 9-5 loss to Baltimore. He's 5-for-10 the past two games after enduring a 3-for-23 stretch. | The Red Sox offense has been productive early on -- .282 average, 5.7 runs and 10 hits per game -- and the order has turned over enough to give Betts five plate appearances in six of seven games. As Boston's primary leadoff hitter, Betts is likely to get more opportunities than most on the team, which early on is looking like one of the game's best offenses. |
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| Apr 11 2016 | Betts had a big day at the dish Monday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI. | Betts had been struggling with the bat before Monday's breakout, collecting three hits all season prior to the tilt against the Orioles. The 23 year old has two home runs, five RBI and a stolen base thus far this season. He should be able to eclipse his 18 home runs and 21 steals this season, despite his slow start. |
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| Mar 19 2016 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a homer, two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's game against the Twins. | The homer was Betts' third of the spring and his fifth extra-base hit out of 10 hits. While there are questions in center field (can Jackie Bradley Jr. consistently hit major league pitching?) and left field (will Rusney Castillo earn his $72 million?), there's no doubt that Betts will be in the lineup every day, all season. We're looking at a potential 20/20 player in 2016 and the next several seasons. |
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| Feb 18 2016 | Betts is taking fly balls in right field and is expected to remain there while Jackie Bradley Jr. is likely the everyday center fielder, according to manager John Farrell, the Boston Herald reports. "Right now that would be the alignment we would go with," Farrell said. | Betts was the team's primary center fielder in 2015 and performed quite well, finishing with nine runs saved, according to FanGraphs' defensive-runs-saved metric. But as good as that sounds, Bradley plays Gold Glove caliber defense. The move to right field should not impact Betts at the plate. He'll be Boston's leadoff hitter and could reach 20/20 levels in 2016. |
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| Nov 25 2015 | Betts projects to open 2016 as Boston's starting right fielder, MLB.com reports. | The Red Sox seemed pleased with Betts' progress in center last season, but Jackie Bradley is clearly the best defensive outfielder on the team. Bradley is expected to take over in center and push Betts to right, with Rusney Castillo set to start the year in left field. This news does not affect Betts' fantasy outlook for 2016, as his playing time and spot atop the order should be secure no matter where he plays in the outfield. |
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| Sep 30 2015 | Betts cracked his 16th homer of the season in Tuesday night's win over the Yankees. | Betts is capping off a marvelous season as Boston's leadoff hitter. He's four homers shy of 20-20 and seven percentage points away from .300. Since June 15, Betts has hit .332/.375/.544 in 370 plate appearances. He's the team's leader in offensive WAR at 4.8. |
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| Sep 30 2015 | Betts hit a pair of homers and drove in three runs Wednesday against the Yankees. | That's three homers in the last two days and six hits (all for extra bases) in the last three days for the impressive young outfielder, who could record his first 20-20 season if he can find a way to crack a couple more long balls in the season's last few days. He's sitting on a shiny .294/.342/.486 line, but the best is yet to come. |
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| Sep 27 2015 | Betts had two doubles, a walk, an RBI and two runs cored in Saturday's win over Baltimore. | Betts is currently on a 40-game stretch -- a quarter of a season -- in which he's hitting .354/.398/.543/.941 with seven stolen bases, five homers and 21 RBI. |
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| Sep 23 2015 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a steal and a run against the Rays on Wednesday. | The swipe was his 20th of the year and his first in 10 days, but Betts has been racking up the hits -- with incredible consistency -- in his last 74 games, he's ripped off 107 hits for a .338 average with 10 homers, 25 doubles, six triples, nine steals and a 21:39 K:BB. That's a season's worth of stats for a lot of hitters. |
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| Sep 16 2015 | Betts is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | Betts went 2-for-6 in an extra inning loss to the Orioles on Tuesday, but he'll get his first day off Wednesday since Aug. 19. Jackie Bradley will shift over from right field to replace him in center, while Brock Holt will enter the lineup in right, leading off in place of Betts. |
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| Sep 15 2015 | Betts went 2-for-6 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Orioles. | Betts continues to put his stamp on the closing month of an outstanding rookie campaign with excellent offensive production. Factoring in Tuesday's performance, Betts has now reached base safely via hit or walk in 20 consecutive games dating back to Aug. 24, and has already tallied seven multi-hit outings in September. His .415 average since Sept. 1 also represents his season best in that category for any month of the 2015 campaign. |
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| Sep 13 2015 | Betts went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and a homer in Saturday night's win over the Rays. He extended his hit streak to 17 consecutive games. | Betts has gone 27-of-70 with 17 runs and 12 extra-base hits during the hitting streak, but his improvement at the plate started much earlier than that. He was bouncing between .225 and .240 trough the middle of June, but is now hitting a season-high .287. |
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| Sep 9 2015 | Betts went 2-for-5 with his 14th homer and three RBI against the Jays on Wednesday. | He's been putting together an offensive onslaught of late, with his current 15-game hitting streak separated by just one game from the eight-game streak before it. There's been some inconsistency in his first full season, but fantasy owners have got to love the package Betts brings to the table. There are big things in his future -- and the present isn't too shabby either. |
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| Sep 5 2015 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI while extending his hitting streak to 10 games in Friday night's win over Philadelphia. | Betts is 14-for-41 (.341) with eight extra-base hits and seven RBI during his 10-game hitting streak. Since his return from a concussion Aug. 11, Betts has an .894 OPS in 101 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 31 2015 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 4-3 victory over the Yankees on Monday. | Betts' third-inning blast off Ivan Nova gave the BoSox their first lead of the game and was his 13th of the season. The 22-year-old sparkplug turned in his second-best month with the bat in August and finished particularly hot, hitting safely in 15 of 17 contests, including 10 out of his last 11. Betts also tallied eight multi-hit performances in that span and has amassed a .314 average over 18 contests after his return to action following an 11-game concussion-related absence. |
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| Aug 23 2015 | Betts went 1-for-5 with a homer and two runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Royals. He extended his hitting streak to eight games. | Since being activated off the disabled list, Betts has hit safely in nine of 10 games, going 17-for-49 with five extra-base hits, 10 RBI and three stolen bases. |
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| Aug 19 2015 | Betts is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Indians, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | Betts has been hitting well recently, collecting a hit in each of his last five games and six of the last seven. However, the Red Sox have an overload of outfielders currently, leading to added rest days including both he and Hanley Ramirez on Wednesday. |
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| Aug 11 2015 | Betts has been activated from the 15-day DL and will bat leadoff Tuesday against Miami. | A concussion has kept Betts out of the lineup since late July, but he was reportedly free of any concussion-like symptoms as of Friday. After a one-game rehab stint at Double-A Portland on Sunday, Betts will rejoin the Red Sox for their series opener in Miami as the starting center fielder. |
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| Aug 10 2015 | Betts (concussion) went 2-for-4 with a home run in a one-game rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Portland on Sunday. | Betts has fully recovered from a concussion and will be activated Tuesday. |
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| Aug 9 2015 | Betts (concussion) took batting practice Saturday with the Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit, the Providence Journal reports. | The Red Sox' plan was to submit its final concussion-protocol paperwork with Major League Baseball following the workout. That would put Betts in position to begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment Sunday, when Double-A Pawtucket will play in nearby Akron. |
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| Aug 9 2015 | Betts (concussion) was sent to Double-A Portland on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment, Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston reports. | After taking batting practice without any complications Saturday, Betts will play nine innings in center field for the Double-A affiliate on Sunday. Betts has been out for just over a week with the concussion symptoms, so he'll likely be ready for activation from the 7-day DL prior to Tuesday's series opener against the Marlins. |
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| Aug 8 2015 | The tentative plan put forth by manager John Farrell has Betts (concussion) being activated this coming Tuesday in Miami, the Boston Globe reports. | Betts' concussions symptoms have passed and he joined the Red Sox in Detroit, where he hit in a batting cage and played catch Friday. He'll go through a full on-field workout Saturday and could start a brief minor-league rehab assignment Sunday. |
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| Aug 7 2015 | Betts (concussion) is free of any concussion-like symptoms and will go through an on-field workout Friday, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | Betts appears to be past the concussion he suffered last week, but he's unlikely to rejoin the team this weekend as he'll need some time to ramp up baseball activities. His return will be a welcome one for the Red Sox as Jackie Bradley's continued struggles at the plate have made for a glaring hole in their lineup. |
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| Aug 6 2015 | Betts (concussion) met with a specialist Wednesday, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. Betts will rejoin the team Thursday but will not immediately return to the lineup. | Betts has been on the 7-day concussion DL since last week Wednesday, and while he's shown improvement, it's still unclear when, exactly, he'll be back on the field. However, the fact that he's rejoining the team looks to be a sign that he won't be sidelined too much longer. |
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| Aug 3 2015 | Betts (concussion) began exertion tests Sunday and will be re-examined during the middle of the week, the Boston Globe reports. | Betts, whose symptoms subsided over the weekend, will not travel to New York with the team but will join them later in the week when Boston kicks off a series in Detroit. He could begin baseball related activities there. |
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| Aug 2 2015 | Manager John Farrell said Sunday that Betts (concussion) has shown improvement in his recovery in recent days, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports. | According to Farrell, Betts is no longer experiencing any headaches or dizziness after he took a head-first tumble over the bullpen fence while attempting to make a catch in last Tuesday's game. With Betts seemingly progressing well through the concussion protocol, he should be cleared to resume baseball activities later this week, and a return from the 7-day DL likely to come shortly after that. |
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| Jul 29 2015 | Betts has been placed on the 7-day concussion DL, CSN Northeast's Sean McAdam reports. | As expected, Betts will hit the DL after crashing over the outfield wall and hitting his head during Tuesday's contest. He'll miss a minimum of seven days, and the Sox have recalled Jackie Bradley, Jr. to take his roster spot. Bradley, Jr. is in Wednesday's lineup, playing center field. |
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| Jul 28 2015 | Betts (head) is likely to be placed on he 7-day concussion DL, the Boston Herald reports. "He has symptoms consistent with a concussion," Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "He's being examined further right now. At a minimum, he'll have to go through the MLB protocol to be cleared. So, before stating what he exactly has, we have to get further information from the tests." | Betts departed Tuesday's game early after hitting his head while tumbling over the center field wall, and the team expects him to miss time with concussion-like symptoms. While Betts is yet to officially be placed on the 7-day DL, it seems very likely, and reports are already swirling that Jackie Bradley, Jr. will be on his way to Boston from Triple-A. |
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| Jul 28 2015 | Miller was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Tuesday's game against the Cubs, MLB.com reports. | Miller will assume the bullpen spot of LaTroy Hawkins, who was dealt to Toronto earlier Tuesday as a throw-in to the Troy Tulowitzki deal. The 28-year-old has been serviceable in his eight appearances with the big club this season, producing a 1.29 ERA and 6:1 K:BB ratio seven innings. In a Colorado bullpen that's even shorter on quality arms with Hawkins out of the picture, Miller could ascend the depth chart rather quickly. |
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| Jul 22 2015 | Betts is out of the lineup Wednesday against Houston. | With Betts out of the lineup, the Red Sox will use Dustin Pedroia in the leadoff spot Wednesday against Houston's Collin McHugh. Alejandro De Aza will take over in center field for Betts, who is 1-for-20 since the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 5 2015 | Betts went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Astros. | Betts' big day Saturday made up for a base-running blunder that may have cost the Red Sox a win Friday night. He now has a six-game hitting streak (12-of-28) with five extra-base hits, six runs and seven RBI. |
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| Jul 3 2015 | Betts had three hits, two RBI, scored a run and stole a base in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. | Betts recently had a 13-game hitting streak snapped, but has started a new streak that stands at four games. He's 8-for-19 with three extra-base hits and three RBI during the streak. |
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| Jun 27 2015 | Betts extended his hitting streak to 13 games, going 1-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday night's win over Tampa Bay. | After a brief period at the lower end of the order, Betts appears to be settling in as Boston's leadoff hitter. The center fielder's average is up to .275. |
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| Jun 22 2015 | Betts finished a single shy of the cycle Sunday against the Royals, finishing 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a two-run home run and three runs scored. | The 22-year-old has been an absolute force at the plate over his last eight games, batting a whopping .594 with three home runs, eight RBI and nine runs scored. Betts has returned to the top third of the lineup in recent times and will continue to lead the Red Sox offense as long as he remains this hot. |
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| Jun 21 2015 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a homer, an RBI and two runs scored in Boston's loss to Kansas City on Saturday. He was moved back to the leadoff spot for the game. | Betts had been Boston's regular leadoff man for the first two months of the season, before a slump prompted manager John Farrell to move him down the batting order. However, he's been moved back up to the top-third of the order lately, partly fueled by his 17-for-31 run over an eight-game hit streak. |
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| Jun 19 2015 | Betts had his third multi-hit game in the past four Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in a win over the Braves. | Since getting a two-game rest due to a minor back ailment, Betts has been rolling. He's 9-for-17, raising his average 20 points to .257, with three extra-base hits, three runs scored and three RBI. |
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| Jun 19 2015 | Betts stayed hot Friday, finishing 4-for-5 with an RBI and his 11th stolen base of the season. | The outfielder is now batting .555 over his last seven games with a home run and five RBI in that span. Betts is really hitting his stride after missing time due to a back injury and is producing strong numbers from the two-spot in the Red Sox lineup. |
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| Jun 17 2015 | Betts had his second straight three-hit game in Tuesday's win over the Braves. He had a triple, a double and a single with two runs scored and an RBI in five at-bats. He's 6-for-9 in the two games since coming back from a two-game break due to a back injury. | Betts, who has been a fixture at the lower end of the batting order lately, was moved up to the two-hole in a re-jiggered lineup. With Dustin Pedroia unavailable due to inflammation in his knee, manager John Farrell used Brock Holt as the leadoff hitter and promoted Betts. We suspect once Pedroia returns, Betts will be moved back down, but the Red Sox would like to have him near the top of the order if he's hitting with regularity. |
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| Jun 16 2015 | Betts had three hits and an RBI in four at-bats in Monday night's loss to the Braves. | Betts had been off for two days, recovering from a lower-back injury. |
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| Jun 15 2015 | Betts (back) is back in the lineup Monday against the Braves, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | Betts missed the team's last two games after suffering a lower-back sprain Friday against Toronto. He managed to avoid a concussion and escaped without any fractures, so he'll return to action Monday, starting in center field and batting eighth against Atlanta starter Williams Perez. |
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| Jun 14 2015 | Betts (back) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | Though Betts wasn't diagnosed with a concussion and escaped any fractures when he crashed into an outfield railing Friday night, he's still limited by a lower-back sprain and will sit out a second straight game as a result. The Red Sox are continuing to list him as day-to-day, so there remains some hope that he might be able to return to action for Monday's series opener against the Braves. |
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| Jun 13 2015 | Betts (back) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. | Betts is clearly still feeling the back sprain from when he crashed into a railing Friday, so it's totally reasonable that he'll miss Saturday's game. He'll be replaced in center field by Rusney Castillo on Saturday, and it's no guarantee that Betts will play Sunday either. |
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| Jun 12 2015 | Betts left Friday's game against the Blue Jays after two innings, Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston reports. | Alejandro De Aza came into the game in right field as Rusney Castillo shifted over to center to replace Betts, who collided hard with the outfield railing in the second inning. Betts stayed in the game initially after a visit from the trainer. The nature of his injury is uncertain. |
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| Jun 12 2015 | Betts underwent X-rays on his back and a concussion test after leaving Friday's game against the Blue Jays, with both evaluations coming back negative, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports. | It's extremely fortunate news for Betts, whose injury looked to be fairly serious after he collided with the outfield railing while flagging down a fly ball in the second inning. Betts initially was able to stay in the game, before the Red Sox opted to play it safe and remove him, later diagnosing the outfielder with a lower-back sprain. While it wouldn't be surprising if Betts sits out Saturday's game, he seems to have escaped a long-term setback. |
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| Jun 12 2015 | Betts left Friday's game after two innings with a lower-back sprain, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | He put forth a great effort to get to a ball in the second inning but paid the price, crashing hard into the outfield railing. While Betts stayed in the game initially after a visit from the trainer, he was lifted shortly thereafter, replaced in center field by Rusney Castillo as Alejandro De Aza came into the game to play right. Betts' status for the remainder of the weekend is uncertain. |
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| Jun 10 2015 | Betts went 0-for-3 in his return to the lineup in Tuesday night's loss to the Orioles. He was given a day off in Boston's previous game Sunday. | Betts, who was dropped to eighth in the batting order Tuesday, has seen his average fall to .237 after a 10-game stretch in which he's 5-for-32. |
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| Jun 7 2015 | Betts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports. | It appears Betts is just getting a breather after starting the previous 14 games in center field. Betts has been bumped to the bottom third of the order over his last handful of games, a role that figures to lend itself to fewer run-scoring opportunities should that configuration persist in the contests to come. The second-year outfielder is batting .240/.298/.373 across 249 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jun 4 2015 | Red Sox manager John Farrell still sees Betts, who was dropped from second to seventh in the batting order the last two games, as a "top of the order type of guy," WEEI.com reports. | Farrell said pitchers have developed an approach against Betts and said dropping him to seventh was a way to give him a breather. He went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Twins. |
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| Jun 4 2015 | Betts was moved down to seventh in the lineup Thursday against the Twins, the Providence Journal's Tim Britton reports. | It seemed like only a matter of time before Betts started to hit a bit more or he was moved down in the lineup, and unfortunately for his fantasy owners the latter happened first. He could heat up at any time and start to return some of the value owners were banking on during draft season, but in shallow leagues now might be the time to put him on the bench until his bat gets going. |
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| Jun 4 2015 | Betts went hitless in Wednesday's doubleheader and is in a 3-for-22 stretch. | He was dropped from second to seventh in the order for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader, though it's not certain if that move is permanent. |
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| May 30 2015 | Betts stole his seventh base of the season in Friday night's loss to the Rangers. He's attempted a steal in each of the past three games. | Betts, who has successfully stolen seven bags in nine attempts this season, had gone a month between attempted thefts, but now appears to have been unleashed. Perhaps this is part of the larger effort to kick-start an offense in slumber. |
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| May 29 2015 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI in Thursday night's win over the Rangers. | Betts' average is slowly creeping up, fueled by a streak in which he's hit safely in nine of the last 10 games (13-for-43). He's now at .250 for the season, his highest mark since he was at .500 after Opening Day. |
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| May 24 2015 | Betts entered the game after Shane Victorino's early exit with a calf injury on Saturday night. He finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the winning effort. | With Rusney Castillo now on the roster in Boston, the plan is to rotate Castillo, Betts, and Victorino through the center and right field spots. Depending on the extent of Victorino's injury, those plans are subject to change. Nevertheless, improving Betts' current .238/.295/.390 line would go a long way toward ensuring that he's not on the odd man out in the rotation if all three players are healthy. |
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| May 23 2015 | Betts is out of the lineup Saturday, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports. | The young center fielder is struggling at the plate right now and will get the day off Saturday. Rusney Castillo, who was recently recalled, will get the start in center and hit seventh in the order. Should Castillo get going at the plate, Betts could be ticketed for a part-time role. |
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| May 12 2015 | Betts had two hits, a walk and two RBI in Monday night's win over the Athletics. He extended his hitting streak to nine games. | The double was Betts' team-leading eighth and the two RBI give him 20 on the season, good for second on the team. Not bad for the rookie leadoff hitter. |
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| May 10 2015 | Betts had two hits, a double and a run scored in Saturday's loss to the Blue Jays. | Betts extended his current hitting streak to seven games and raised his average to .242, its highest mark since the second game of the season. |
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| May 7 2015 | Betts homered in Wednesday night's loss to the Rays. He's hit three home runs in the past two games. | Betts has been scuffling to start the season, dropping to a season-low .189 on Apr. 26. But he's hit safely in eight of the previous nine games, a stretch that includes nine RBI and eight runs, and his slash line is slowly climbing. Be patient with Betts; he'll be a difference maker. |
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| May 5 2015 | Betts hit two solo home runs in Tuesday's game and is now slashing .234/.306/.411 on the season. | His home run in the sixth inning was the first hit given up by Rays starter Drew Smyly. Betts is starting to heat up and has seven extra-base hits and eight RBI in the eight-game homestand. |
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| Apr 19 2015 | Betts is back in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles. | As expected, Betts will return to the mix after getting the day off Saturday. He'll start in center field and bat second in the order. |
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| Apr 18 2015 | Betts is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. | Brock Holt will instead get the start at center field, with Betts likely getting a day off. The depth of the Red Sox at Betts' natural positions will mean he can be easily spelled, but he's only missed one other gaem so far this year. |
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| Apr 13 2015 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a homer, four RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs scored in the Red Sox's win over Washington on Monday. | While his early line doesn't stand out (.233/.294/.467), Betts seems to be settling in as the leadoff hitter in a potent Boston lineup. The homer and the two steals came against Washington starter Jordan Zimmermann, who was chased from Monday's game before the end of the third inning. |
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| Apr 11 2015 | Betts is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports. | Betts has received the center field start in all four of Boston's games so far, so that should be his everyday role until the Red Sox feel comfortable with calling up Rusney Castillo. If Castillo pushes him out, there's a decent chance Betts takes over right field from the Daniel Nava/Shane Victorino platoon. For today, Brock Holt gets the start in center. |
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| Apr 7 2015 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a walk, a homer and two runs scored in Boston's 8-0 win over Philadelphia on Monday. | Betts, who batted leadoff, showed us his offensive impact was not limited to spring at-bats. |
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| Mar 28 2015 | Betts had a single, a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's spring game against the Braves. The 2-for-3 day leaves him with a .487 average and 11 extra-base hits in 39 at-bats. | The one thing missing from Betts' spring was the walk, but he crossed that off the list with bases on balls in each of the last two games played. Getting on base and generating bases on balls has not been an issue for Betts thus far in his career, so his lack of free passes this spring was viewed as an oddity. |
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| Mar 22 2015 | Betts had a double, an inside-the-park home run and scored twice in Sunday's game against the Phillies. | Betts leads the Grapefruit League with 16 hits and has scored nine runs in 11 games. There is no doubt he'll be Boston's primary leadoff hitter this season. |
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| Mar 16 2015 | Betts had a double, a triple, and scored a run in Monday's game against the Mets. | Betts is now hitting .435 (10-for-23) in seven spring games. He's had some nice at-bats while facing major-league caliber starting pitching. |
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| Mar 16 2015 | Betts had a double, a triple and scored a run in Monday's game against the Mets. | Betts is now hitting .435 (10-for-23) in seven spring games. He's had some nice at-bats while facing major-league caliber starting pitching. |
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| Mar 13 2015 | Betts went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs and a diving catch on a sinking liner Friday night, the Providence Journal reports. | Betts is now 8-for-18 this spring, but more importantly is getting more comfortable as a center fielder. "It does feel kind of like home now. I stood in the infield and it felt weird," Betts said. "It did come more naturally than I thought." |
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| Mar 12 2015 | Betts had three hits in Wednesday's spring game against the Yankees. The man who projects as Boston's leadoff hitter is 6-for-15 through four spring games and looks more comfortable in center field, the Boston Globe reports. | Betts, a converted second baseman, said being in the outfield is more instinctual these days. He feels he's getting quicker reads while manager John Farrell noted the player's increasing confidence in the field. |
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| Mar 7 2015 | Betts had two hits and scored two runs as Boston's leadoff hitter in Saturday's game against Minnesota. | Betts is a good on-base guy and pretty smart runner, tools that will serve him well as the regular season leadoff hitter. |
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| Mar 4 2015 | Betts is in line to be Boston's starting center fielder after news broke that Rusney Castillo was diagnosed with a left-oblique strain, ESPN Boston reports. | The early timetable on Castillo's return is a week, but that could linger on. By the time Castillo's ready to play again, he'll probably need some extra time to prepare for the regular season. That would mean Betts becomes the starting center field and leadoff hitter. |
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| Mar 3 2015 | Betts went 1-for-2 as the leadoff hitter in Boston's spring training game against Northeastern University on Tuesday. | Betts started along with Boston's presumed starters against Northeastern while Rusney Castillo played in a game against Boston College that featured role players and young players. Manager John Farrell cautioned against reading anything into that. |
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| Mar 2 2015 | Betts and Rusney Castillo will get equal opportunities in center field during spring training, the Boston Herald reports. "I think it's important they both get the combination of the guys on the flank because of communication, the responsibilities for balls in the gap, fly ball communication and those priorities," said manager John Farrell. | This suggests that Boston views Betts as more of a center fielder than right fielder, though he'll get playing time at both positions. It was earlier stated by Farrell that Shane Victorino, if healthy, will be Boston's starter in right. Are the Red Sox really considering paying Castillo $72 million to be a back up outfielder? We'll have to see how it all plays out in the coming month. Both Betts and Castillo have minor-league options, so it's not out of the question that whichever one loses the competition will open the season at Triple-A Pawtucket to get regular playing time. |
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| Mar 2 2015 | Betts will be the starting center fielder Tuesday when Boston faces Northeastern University, the Providence Journal reports. | The recent news that Betts and Rusney Castillo are competing for the center field job has us watching starting lineups closely. Manager John Farrell said neither player has a leg up in the competition, but it's notable that Betts has been working out with fellow starters while Castillo has been in the secondary group. |
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| Feb 22 2015 | Betts will see time at both center field and right field during spring training, the Providence Journal reports. A converted infielder, Betts started 28 games in center and eight in right last year for Boston. | With Rusney Castillo on board, it would appear Betts will see more time in right field this season, but the health and availability of Shane Victorino will be part of the calculus when figuring out Boston's starting outfield. |
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| Feb 20 2015 | Betts is a candidate for the Boston lead-off spot according to John Farrell, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports. | Farrell also announced Shane Victorino would start in right field if healthy, so Betts could be out of a starting spot and put in a super-utility role. However, if Victorino underperforms, Betts could easily take the starting spot. Owners should be able to expect good production from Betts, but mostly backloaded away from April. |
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| Feb 16 2015 | Betts has reported to Florida prior to the start of spring training at 181 pounds, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. | Previously, Betts has been listed in the 155-range, but it appears as though offseason training has enabled him to bulk up considerably. The Red Sox still have a logjam for playing time in their outfield as Shane Victorino and Allen Craig are in the mix with Betts, Rusney Castillo, and Hanley Ramirez, but it's a situation that should be resolved in some capacity before Opening Day. With an everyday role, Betts has the skills to bring double-digit home run power and 30-plus steals over a full season's worth of at-bats, and he could also prove to be an excellent source of runs scored if the Red Sox were to install him at or near the top of the order. |
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| Jan 10 2015 | Betts will participate in Boston's Rookie Development Program next week, WEEI.com reports. | The program is designed to help minor leaguers transition to become major league players. While Betts got some good "on-the-job" training while with Boston in 2014, he's expected to have a significant role with the team in 2015. |
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| Jan 9 2015 | Red Sox manager John Farrell echoed comments made in December when he told WEEI.com that Betts is a viable leadoff option. Farrell also mentioned Brock Holt as a leadoff candidate. | Since Holt doesn't have an everyday position, Betts it appears will be Boston's primary leadoff hitter in 2015. Things can certainly change, but Betts made a great impression on Farrell in his 52-game stint with the parent club last season. Betts, an infielder who was introduced to outfield last season, is expected to occupy center or right field and will work on his outfield skills throughout spring training. |
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| Sep 28 2014 | Betts went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Yankees. As a leadoff hitter this season, Betts is hitting .301/.383/.434 in 94 plate appearances. | The Red Sox have some interesting decisions to make in 2015. If they want Betts to open the season in Boston, they'll need to find a spot for him on the field -- the outfield will be crowded and second base seemingly belongs to Dustin Pedroia. They've sort of ruled out a move to third base, where the lineup remains unsettled, as they don't want to continue to move Betts around the diamond. He's been a good leadoff hitter, a spot that was producing little until Brock Holt took hold of it. Is Holt a long-term fixture in the lineup? Is there room for both Holt and Betts? Is Betts good trade value for a top-line starter? We'll certainly learn more in the offseason and spring training, but Betts should be in some team's major league lineup before the 2015 season plays out. |
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| Sep 21 2014 | Betts went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Sunday's win over the Orioles. | Betts was caught stealing in the third inning, but will be forgiven by fantasy owners after going deep off Miguel Gonzalez in the fifth inning. Betts is hitting .313 with two home runs, three doubles and six RBI in 80 at-bats and has added 17 runs scored and two stolen bases this month. |
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| Sep 14 2014 | Betts made his first start at second base in the major leagues Saturday and is expected to remain there for the balance of the season, ESPN Boston reports. "As much as I said before about not moving him out of center field, here we are putting him at second base," manager John Farrell said. "I want to minimize the back-and-forth to him. In fairness to him, that would be the approach. It kind of points at Mookie remaining at second base." | Farrell had talked about Betts staying in the outfield, but that was before second baseman Dustin Pedroia underwent season-ending wrist surgery. Betts went 0-for-4 with a run scored while batting leadoff in Saturday's loss to the Royals. |
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| Sep 12 2014 | Betts will shift to second base as early as Friday, the Boston Globe reports. | Teammate Dustin Pedroia (wrist) underwent surgery creating a vacancy at second. Meanwhile, the outfield has become crowded with the addition of Rusney Castillo. Betts is expected to finish out the year at second, his natural position, so he should procure enough starts to gain second baseman eligibility. |
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| Sep 6 2014 | Betts will bat leadoff Saturday against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | Unlike fellow rookies Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley, Betts has hardly missed a beat since making the jump from Triple-A Pawtucket. Betts is batting .301 since his recall, with five multi-hit games in his last eight, and he'll get an opportunity in the leadoff spot Saturday in place of Brock Holt (dizziness). However, once Holt is cleared to return, Betts figures to move back down the order. |
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| Sep 4 2014 | The Red Sox want Betts to focus on outfield for the remainder of the season, CSN New England reports. "We think he can be a good player, and given that he's had less reps in the outfield and that's where he's been, he obviously looks like he's made quick improvements out there," general manager Ben Cherington said. "It looks like he's going to be plenty good to play out there if that's where the opportunity is." | In a session with reporters prior to Wednesday night's game, Cherington fielded questions on several topics, including the Betts' future. It's clear they want Betts to work on his outfield skills, whether in center or one of the corner spots. The notion of having him take grounders at third base, where Will Middlebrooks' struggles have opened a glaring need, has not been discussed and probably won't happen. |
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| Sep 3 2014 | Betts went 3-for-5 with a homer and two runs scored in Tuesday night's win over the Yankees. He has three consecutive multi-hit games. | The rookie is now hitting .284/.358/.474, is getting daily at-bats and has been moved to the top of the order. |
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| Sep 2 2014 | Betts hit leadoff and went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's extra-inning loss to Tampa Bay. The rookie has been moved up in the batting order, hitting second and leadoff in the last two games. | Betts has three multi-hit games in his past four games, increasing his average to .267. He was hitting .228 just 10 games ago, but has authored a stretch in which he's hit .333 (11-for-33) to raise his average and the confidence of manager John Farrell. |
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| Sep 1 2014 | Betts went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. | Betts was moved up to second in batting order, replacing Dustin Pedroia, who didn't play due to concussion-related symptoms. The move up the batting order is a sign of manager John Farrell's growing confidence in the rookie. Betts has reached base safely in 14 of the last 15 games started and is 9-for-26 in his last eight games. |
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| Aug 29 2014 | Betts enjoyed a big night going 2-for-5 with a grand slam home run in the Red Sox win over Tampa Bay on Friday. | His third home run of the year capped a five-run second inning and propelled the Red Sox to an easy win. He's now batting .253 with seven RBI and keeps tossing hints that he could become a very productive producer at multiple positions. |
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| Aug 25 2014 | Betts had just one hit Monday, but made it count, cracking a solo home run off of JA Happ. | For Betts, the home run was his second of the season. The RBI was just his third. The rookie has hit safely in three straight games now that he has seen consistent playing time, also recording a stolen a base in all three of those games. |
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| Aug 24 2014 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Mariners. He has reached base safely in all six games since being recalled. | Betts has four hits and four walks in 23 plate appearances during his current stint with Boston. Where Betts fits after Saturday's addition of Rusney Castillo is unclear, though we suspect it means less opportunity for him. The organization will be better served if Betts gets more training in at Triple-A, but will they keep him on an outfield track? |
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| Aug 21 2014 | Betts had his strongest game in the field Wednesday night, showing off his range and strong arm in a loss to the Angels, WEEI.com reports. He chased down and caught a deep fly to rob Howie Kendrick of extra bases in the seventh and earlier in the game nearly threw out Mike Trout at home plate with a strong throw. | We need to keep in mind that center field is a new position for Betts, who has played nothing but second base in the minor leagues until this season. He's making his mistakes, learning angles to fly balls and when to dive for sinking liners, but the Red Sox are confident in his ability to get it. At the plate, Betts has hits in three straight since his callup and five straight dating back to his previous stint with the Red Sox. |
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| Aug 19 2014 | Betts started in center field Monday after being called up from Triple-A Pawtucket. He batted eighth and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a loss to the Angels. | In a move surprising for its timing, the Red Sox demoted to Jackie Bradley on Monday, with the just two weeks left in the Triple-A season. Betts, who hit .335/.417/.503 in 45 games with the PawSox now gets a shot at regular at-bats in Boston. The opportunity for Betts is essentially an audition for the full-time center field job in 2015. |
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| Aug 18 2014 | Betts is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | Betts still does not have a regular spot in the Red Sox's lineup, but he will start in center field Monday in his first game back with the big club. Betts, who figures to rotate into the lineup at several positions, will bat eighth against Angels starter C.J. Wilson on Monday night. |
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| Aug 18 2014 | Betts was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports. | During his first taste of the majors earlier this season, Betts mustered a .244/.279/.366 line with one homer and one stolen base in 41 at-bats. He'll take over Jackie Bradley's 25-man roster spot, which should afford Betts some time in the field -- either in center, right, or at second base -- in the coming days. |
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| Aug 7 2014 | The Red Sox are expected to send Betts back to Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday, Maureen Mullen of the Boston Globe reports. | Manager John Farrell said Wednesday that he was trying to find additional playing time for Betts, but it seems the team has come to the determination that he'd be better off with everyday time in the minors. Kelly Johnson, whom the Red Sox acquired for Stephen Drew at the deadline, is expected to take Betts' spot on the active roster. In 13 games with the big club this season, the 21-year-old Betts has hit just .244/.279/.366, but he should be back up Sept. 1. |
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| Aug 7 2014 | Betts was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday, WEEI.com reports. | To make room on the active roster for Kelly Johnson (groin), the Red Sox sent Betts back to the minors. The move comes a day after manager John Farrell said he was looking to get Betts additional playing time, but the team wants to ensure everyday playing time for the 21-year-old at this stage of his development. He should be back up when rosters expand, if not sooner. |
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| Aug 6 2014 | Manager John Farrell said Wednesday that the Red Sox are trying to find additional playing time for Betts, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports. | Betts will man center field Wednesday against Cardinals right-hander Shelby Miller, marking just his second start since his Aug. 1 recall. It seems Farrell isn't ready to turn center field over to him entirely, with Jackie Bradley providing plus defense at the position, but Betts will be an option at the corners as well with Shane Victorino (back) and Allen Craig (ankle) both sidelined. |
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| Aug 3 2014 | Betts is out of the lineup Sunday vs. the Yankees, Maureen Mullen of the Boston Globe reports. | Betts had a strong game in his return to the majors Friday, but the Red Sox have surprisingly kept him glued to the bench the last two games. The 21-year-old was often a spectator in his last stint with the team, and though he no longer needs to prove himself in the minors, Boston's crowded outfield may make it difficult for him to see consistent starts. |
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| Aug 2 2014 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a spectacular catch in center field in Friday night's win over the Yankees. | Betts hauled in a long Jacoby Ellsbury flyball in the eighth inning of a one-run game, indicating he's gaining some competence in the outfield. He was shaky in the outfield during his first stint in Boston, but has been primarily playing that position since he was sent down to Triple-A Pawtucket in July. |
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| Aug 1 2014 | Betts was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday and is in the starting lineup for the Red Sox, Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston reports. | Betts will rejoin the roster and start in center field Friday after a crazy trade deadline day for the Red Sox on Thursday. Shane Victorino was sent to the disabled list, opening the spot for Betts on the roster. |
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| Jul 26 2014 | Betts went 4-for-5 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored Friday night for Triple-A Pawtucket. He played right field and batted leadoff. | Since rejoining the PawSox, Betts is 10-for-27 in six games and is currently on five-game hitting streak. He'll remain with Pawtucket for a bit to hone is outfield defense and get regular at-bats, but we expect Betts to be back up in Boston at some point. |
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| Jul 20 2014 | Betts will continue to get exposure in right field and center field with Triple-A Pawtucket, ESPN Boston reports. He was optioned to Pawtucket on Saturday to make room for the return of Shane Victorino from the disabled list. | Manager John Farrell described Betts as a "work in progress defensively" in the outfield and he'll get a chance to play everyday with the PawSox. Betts will also stay connected to his natural position of second base. |
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| Jul 19 2014 | Betts was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, MLB.com reports. | During his time with the big club, Betts played solely in the outfield, while slashing a mediocre .235/.278/.382 with one homer, two RBI, five runs, and one steal (in two attempts). His demotion is the corresponding move in order to activate Shane Victorino (hamstring) from the disabled list. |
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| Jul 19 2014 | The Red Sox are expected to option Betts back to Triple-A Pawtucket to make room for Shane Victorino (hamstring), who is slated to return Saturday, WEEI.com reports. | Victorino will be examined at Fenway Park on Saturday morning to determine if he is indeed ready to return, after playing seven innings in his second of back-to-back games with Pawtucket on Friday. As for Betts, he is 8-for-34 (.235 average) with two doubles and a homer in 10 games with the big club, and it's certainly understandable that the club would prefer he play everyday in the minors rather than simply sit on the bench. |
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| Jul 18 2014 | Betts is not in the lineup Friday, the Providence Journal's Tim Britton reports. | Brock Holt will man right field in the first game after the All-Star break. Betts is certainly an intriguing talent, but we aren't to the point were he's an everyday player, which hinders his fantasy value in mid-sized leagues. |
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| Jul 13 2014 | Betts had two hits and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to Houston. It was his second two-hit game in his last three starts. | While the Red Sox continue an interminable wait for Shane Victorino (hamstring) to get healthy, Betts should remain up with Boston through the All-Star break and into the second half of the season. He's not playing every day, but he's getting about four-to-five starts a week. Saturday's output raised his average to .242. |
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| Jul 7 2014 | Betts is out of the lineup again Monday vs. the White Sox, WEEI.com reports. | With Betts mustering just four hits in his first 19 at-bats, he finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games. The Red Sox didn't aggressively promote Betts after just 23 games at Triple-A to ride the pine, so unless he starts picking things up at the plate, he could be dispatched back to Pawtucket in short order. |
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| Jul 6 2014 | Betts is not in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports. | Betts has gotten off to a bit of a slow start to his major league career (4-for-19 over five games), but he'll likely still be close to an everyday player while he remains with the big club. He will get the day off Sunday, however, with Daniel Nava stepping in to fill his spot in the lineup. |
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| Jul 5 2014 | Betts is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Baltimore. | Red Sox manager John Farrell wants to give Betts, who is acclimating to a new position, as much time as possible to learn the idiosyncrasies of the outfield in Fenway Park, so we fully expect Betts to be in the lineup for Game 2. |
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| Jul 2 2014 | Betts was hitless in four at-bats in Tuesday night's loss to the Cubs. The 21-year-old is 1-for-10 in three games since being called up. | The Red Sox might be asking too much of Betts, who was called up to provide a spark to a dormant offense while learning two new positions (center and right field). |
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| Jul 2 2014 | Betts hit his first career home run Wednesday in a 2-for-5 effort against the Cubs. | Betts, starting in center field and batting eighth, hit a two run shot in the fifth inning off Carlos Villanueva. The rookie has struggled since getting called up, but this could be the spark that gets him going. Betts is hitting .200 with a walk, three runs and two RBI over 16 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 1 2014 | Betts started in center field Monday night, going 0-for-3 and misplaying a fly ball into a double. It was his first start in center field at the major league level. | Betts has had only a handful of starts in the minors as an outfielder so some misplays are to be expected -- particularly when dealing with the left-center field wall at Fenway. He'll continue on in a center/right field rotation with Jackie Bradley and Brock Holt, so those in daily-transaction leagues will need to be vigilant of starting lineups announced in the hours leading up to games. |
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| Jun 30 2014 | Betts went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and was caught stealing in Sunday night's win over the Yankees. The 21-year-old Betts was making his major league debut. | Betts started in right field Sunday, but the Red Sox plan to deploy him in center field as well. For the time being, you'll see manager John Farrell shuffling Betts, Brock Holt and Jackie Bradley between center and right fields. |
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| Jun 29 2014 | Betts will make his MLB debut in right field Sunday vs. the Yankees, batting eighth in the lineup, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | The Red Sox's ongoing struggle to generate offense out of the corner outfield spot has resulted in the appointment of their top prospect to the big leagues, despite Betts' limited experience in the outfield. The transition to the outfield may prove trying at first, but if Betts can continue to deliver the elite contact-hitting skills he demonstrated in the minors, the Red Sox should stick with him. Betts is unlikely to provide much in the way of power, but he's a legitimate threat on the bases, having stolen 29 bags in 34 attempts between Double-A and Triple-A this season. |
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| Jun 28 2014 | Betts was called up by the Red Sox on Saturday and will join the team in New York, CSNNE's Sean McAdam reports. | Betts has been playing center and right field with Triple-A Pawtucket, and with Shane Victorino (hamstring) out indefinitely, it wouldn't be surprising to see Betts get some starts in right field right away. He has been one of the biggest risers on prospect lists with his incredible start to the season, and he would be even higher on lists if he were an above average defender at a premium position. There are very few questions about his offensive abilities, as he's got a .425 OBP in 23 games with Pawtucket and has eight home runs and 29 steals in 77 games between Double-A and Triple-A this season. He's worth a speculative add in almost all formats, as he should qualify at second base in most leagues, and will eventually gain outfield eligibility. |
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| Jun 28 2014 | Betts is not in the lineup for Saturday's game but is expected to start in right field Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports. | The 21-year-old Betts just made his first career start in right field for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday, but it sounds like he'll be seeing regular time at the position with the big club with Shane Victorino (hamstring, back) sidelined indefinitely. Betts' bat certainly appears major-league ready, as he hit .322/.425/.444 with two homers, seven steal, and more walks than strikeouts (16:13 BB:K) in 23 games after his promotion to the Triple-A level. |
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| Jun 22 2014 | Betts could see time in right field for Triple-A Pawtucket, suggested Red Sox manager John Farrell, the Providence Journal reports. Farrell brought up Betts' name unprovoked while speaking to reporters Saturday in Oakland. | In light of the news that Shane Victorino (hamstring) sat out a third straight game while on his rehab assignment and will not rejoin Boston on its current road trip, the thought of promoting Betts doesn't seem far fetched. Betts, who came up through the system as a second baseman, has been playing center field so he's proven his ability to expand his skillset. With Boston needing anyone who can be an offensive threat, Betts can provide a strong plate approach and speed on the bases. |
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| Jun 3 2014 | Betts was promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, WEEI.com reports. | A fifth-round pick in 2011 out of high school, Betts has slowly but surely rose through the Red Sox's minor league ranks. In 214 at-bats at Double-A Portland this season, the 21-year-old posted a robust .355/.443/.551 line with six homers, 34 RBI, 56 runs, and 22 stolen bases (in 25 attempts). Although he was drafted as a second baseman, he's been working in center field to add positional versatility in the event that he eventually reaches the majors, where he would be blocked by Dustin Pedroia. |
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| Jan 25 2014 | Betts has been tabbed as the No. 62 overall prospect by MLB.com, the Boston Globe reports. | Betts made great improvements at the plate in 2013, particularly in the area of power, after belting 15 homers at Low-A Greenville and High-A Salem. Including the High-A playoffs and Arizona Fall League, he had a split of .312/.414/.491 with 60 extra-base hits, 106 runs scored and 46 stolen bases in 52 attempts. |
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| Jan 12 2014 | Betts could open the 2014 season at Double-A Portland, WEEI.com reports. The unheralded second baseman burst onto the prospect scene in 2013, showing improvement as a hitter. | The Red Sox were very impressed with how Betts handled himself against older competition and will likely present new challenges for him in 2014. After spending all of 2013 at second base, the organization will re-introduce him to shortstop, a position he played in high school. Longer term, he may also see time in the outfield as the Red Sox expand the avenues for him to reach the major leagues. |
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