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Mookie Betts Expected to Bat Leadoff for Dodgers After Trade, Says Dave Roberts

Entering his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mookie Betts is expected to remain in a familiar position in the batting order.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday he and Betts are in agreement that the 2018 American League MVP will be the team's primary leadoff hitter.

Roberts did note there could be some games Betts hits second when the Dodgers are facing "certain" right-handed pitchers, with a lefty hitter occupying the leadoff spot.

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