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Dodgers: Should Mookie Betts Move Out of the Leadoff Spot for Now?

Mookie Betts’ 2021 season has been pedestrian by his standards. The 2020 NL MVP runner-up is currently hitting a career-low .256 with his power numbers taking a big dip having hit just 5 home runs in 50 games.

We discuss different ways the Dodgers could get Mookie to start playing like Mookie again like moving him down in the lineup, placing him on the IL, or changing his approach at the plate. Plus, should the Dodgers move hot-hitting Chris Taylor to the leadoff spot?

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Next, Dodgers insider David Vassegh sounds off on Mookie’s struggles this season.