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 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.
- •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.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mookie Betts Suddenly Removed From Dodgers Lineup Before A’s Game
"Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was removed from the lineup on Wednesday, July 1st, without any notice.
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