Dodgers Nation · Dec 11, 2025
Dodgers to Keep Mookie Betts as Starting Shortstop, Per Dave Roberts
Mookie Betts has proven constantly that he’s an unselfish team-first player willing to do anything for his ballclub.
When the Los Angeles Dodgers broached the subject of moving Betts to the middle infield, the Nashville native — who has coincidentally won six Gold Glove awards as an outfielder — was more than happy to make the move.
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The growing pains were understandable considering Betts had not played in the middle infield for years at that point. However, Betts has gotten to the point where he’s objectively one of the best fielding shortstops in the National League.