Mookie Betts scratched from lineup with wrist soreness, Miguel Rojas starts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Mookie Betts was removed from the lineup due to wrist soreness prior to their game against the Athletics on July 1, 2026. Betts was initially scheduled to play but was held out as a precaution after discussions during warm-ups. Miguel Rojas stepped in for Betts at shortstop for the game. The Dodgers are prioritizing caution ahead of a critical series against the Padres beginning Thursday, and Roberts indicated that further updates on Betts, including potential imaging, would follow after the Athletics series concludes.
- •Mookie Betts is sidelined with wrist soreness.
- •Miguel Rojas replaces Betts in the Dodgers' lineup.
- •Dodgers prioritize caution ahead of a series with the Padres.
- •Roberts will provide updates on Betts post-game.
- •Other positional options are available if Betts misses more time.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Gives Mookie Betts Injury Update After Lineup Scratch
"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke about Mookie Betts' sudden lineup removal on Wednesday and his wrist injury.
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