March 8, 2024

Betts Will be Catching Soon

Mookie Betts keeps moving to the more difficult end of the defensive spectrum:

Los Angeles planned for the six-time Gold Glove and seven-time All-Star outfielder to be the regular second baseman but shifted him to shortstop for Friday night’s spring training game against Cincinnati. Manager Dave Roberts called the switch, 12 days before the opener, “permanent, for now.”

Expected shortstop Gavin Lux has struggled in the field, primarily with short-hop throws to first base.

Chron.com

Lux will play second base for now. It was impressive enough that Betts could make the move from rightfield to second base, but now at seasonal age 31 he moves to the toughest position behind the pitcher. Most of the Dodgers pitchers own high strikeout rates, which should take some pressure off Betts. Still, if I’m a hitter, I’m trying to pepper the position as much as possible.

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