BOSTON — Mookie Betts‘ return journey to Boston was delayed for a minimum of sooner or later because the Dodgers’ outfielder tends to a private matter again residence in Nashville, Tenn.
“I do know there’s some issues occurring personally for him,” supervisor Dave Roberts stated on Wednesday, earlier than absolutely figuring out Betts’ standing. “There is likely to be some issues occurring that he may not be round, that he is acquired to cope with personally. Every part is OK with him, however yeah, we’ll see.”
Previous to kicking off the three-game set in opposition to the Crimson Sox on Friday evening at Fenway Park, Roberts defined that he expects the eight-time All-Star to return for Saturday’s recreation and that Betts’ arrival time will seemingly resolve his availability for that recreation.
“I believe that he’ll be again tomorrow proper round gametime,” Roberts stated. “We’ll form of see. He’s attempting to ensure he will get again as quickly as he can. I’m unsure if he’s going to be within the lineup, however he’ll be on the town in some unspecified time in the future.”
As for Friday evening’s matchup, the Dodgers didn’t add a participant to their roster in Betts’ absence and performed with one quick on the bench. Betts has struggled on the plate to this point, hitting simply .238 in 94 video games.
