The Los Angeles Dodgers are in position to win a third series to start the season, but they look to do so on Saturday with Mookie Betts. He’s been day-to-day since Wednesday with lower back stiffness and is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game.
Betts went 2-for-5 with a home run and two stolen bases his last time playing. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has largely downplayed concern and not yet indicated whether the team is mulling an injured list stint.
“I think where we’re at, no player is going to feel 100%. But I think giving other guys an opportunity while making sure Mookie doesn’t get any worse, is most important,” Roberts said before the home opener.