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Mookie Betts removed from Dodgers lineup before game against A's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:15 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Mookie Betts removed from Dodgers lineup before game against A's

Summary

Mookie Betts was unexpectedly removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on July 1 during a game against the Oakland Athletics. His absence was announced shortly before the game, with Miguel Rojas taking over at shortstop and batting seventh. Betts has been performing well, raising his batting average to.244 following a successful game on June 29. He had improved his offensive metrics significantly since the beginning of the season, attributing his recent success to focusing on hitting mechanics despite earlier bad luck in batting.

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By the Numbers

•Mookie Betts was replaced by Miguel Rojas in the lineup.
•Betts’ batting average improved to.244 after recent games.
•He has posted a 103 wRC+ and 1.3 fWAR this season.
•Betts credits his hitting improvements to mechanical focus.

Latest Updates

12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mookie Betts Suddenly Removed From Dodgers Lineup Before A’s Game
12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers scratch Mookie Betts from starting lineup for unknown reason

What they're saying

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WEST SACRAMENTO — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was scratched from the team’s lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Athletics shortly before first pitch. The reason for his removal, or the...
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