Dodgers' Mookie Betts to undergo MRI on back after first-inning exit vs. Nationals
Roberts told reporters postgame that Betts felt his back tighten while rounding the bases on a Freddie Freeman RBI double, and that the injury was more "moderate" than serious.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says shortstop Mookie Betts will undergo an MRI on Saturday night after a potential back injury. Betts left Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the first inning, with the team citing “right low back pain. ” Roberts confirmed to reporters postgame that Betts’ injury happened as he rounded the bases on a Freddie Freeman RBI double, which gave L.
A. a 2-0 lead early in the game. After stepping on home plate, Betts walked back to the dugout pretty slowly, and was taken out of the game not long afterward.
Miguel Rojas then stepped in for Betts at shortstop to start the bottom of the first. The Dodgers went on to win 10-5 . Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts (back) will undergo an MRI tonight.
Said Betts felt his back tighten up while running the bases in the first. Roberts described it as more “moderate than serious” but does not expect Betts to play the next couple of days. — Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) April 4, 2026 Roberts described the injury as more “moderate” rather than serious, but said that Betts is not expected to play the next few games.