Dodgers GM Says LA Trusts Mookie Betts at Shortstop When He Returns From Injury

With the calendar turning to July, it’s now the month of the MLB trade deadline, which can give the Los Angeles Dodgers the chance to amass gamers that would assist solidify their roster heading into the tip of the season and the postseason.

One of the vital talked about positions for the Dodgers to commerce for is shortstop. With the struggles to Gavin Lux earlier than the season and Mookie Betts stepping in to play the place earlier than the season, the Dodgers don’t have a real on a regular basis shortstop. The harm to Betts solely expedited these considerations and speak surrounding the significance of the Dodgers bringing in one other shortstop.

Regardless of the discourse, the Dodgers don’t really feel the identical means, and belief Betts on the place.

“We belief in Mook. He’s going to remain able to play shortstop when he comes again,” Dodgers common supervisor Gomes mentioned to Bill Plunkett of the O.C. Register. “I feel it’s wait and see the way it performs out. However we’ve full belief in Mookie being our shortstop. He’s simply by no means a man I’d wager towards.”

The Dodgers may also select to maintain Miguel Rojas in at shortstop for the long term, and transfer Betts again to second base. Rojas was initially slated to not play on a regular basis, however has stepped up his taking part in time within the wake of the Betts’ harm.

“I don’t assume anybody can debate the extent of shortstop play from Miguel Rojas,” Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned. “So I feel a few of that’s contingent on Mookie’s timeline … time of return, when he comes again, the place Miggy is at bodily and the way issues are going. However to your query – would I think about it? Completely.”

If the Dodgers don’t prioritize a commerce for shortstop, they nonetheless have a number of different wants they will pursue like bullpen depth and outfield assist.

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