Mookie Betts to Begin Rehab Assignment Tomorrow
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is progressing in his return from injury, starting a rehab assignment on Friday.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is making big strides in his return from an oblique injury. Betts, who only played the first eight games of the season before hurting his right oblique , is set to begin his rehab assignment in two minor league games this week. Betts will suit up for the Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers’ Triple-A team, this Friday and Saturday, the team said on social media.
BREAKING: Mookie Betts will play for the Oklahoma City Comets this Friday and Saturday on rehab assignment ? This will be a major step for his return to the Dodgers. pic.
twitter. com/XSP54M5g8Y — Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) May 7, 2026 How has Mookie Betts’ 2026 season been? Betts hurt himself at the beginning of last month, and in the meantime, he suffered at least one setback in his recovery.
Before that, though, he was off to a slow start on the year. Mar 2, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) warms up before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images He’s hitting .