Dodgers’ Mookie Betts to Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

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.

Mookie Betts taking the next step in his rehab process. https://t. co/F1lBTw7IHC — LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) 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. He’s hitting .

179/. 281/. 429 with two home runs and seven RBIs, figures that are far below the future Hall of Famer’s capabilities as a former AL MVP.