Dodgers Detail Timeline for Mookie Betts Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update regarding shortstop Mookie Betts’ oblique injury. Betts landed on the 10-day injured list during the Dodgers’ series against the Washington Nationals at the beginning of April, and began swinging the bat again earlier in the week. Roberts revealed Betts could begin his rehab assignment as soon as the weekend of May 1-3, per MLB.

com’s injuries and transactions page . Apr 4, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) at bat against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images How Was Mookie Betts Playing Before His Injury?

Most of the Dodgers’ biggest stars struggled through the first week of the season, and Betts wasn’t an exception. The outfielder turned shortstop played seven games before landing on the injured list with a strained oblique, and managed just five hits through 28 at-bats for a . 179 batting average.

Two of those hits were home runs, and he still managed seven RBIs in that time. His slash line prior to heading to the injured list stat at . 179/.