Dodgers' Mookie Betts Injury: What We Know and the Potential Impact

Injury Details

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffered a fractured left hand on June 27 after being hit by a 98-mph fastball from Royals reliever Dan Altavilla.

Expected Recovery Timeline

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts estimates that Betts will miss 6-8 weeks due to the injury.

Impact on the Dodgers

Betts is a crucial player for the Dodgers, batting .313 with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs in 60 games this season. His absence will undoubtedly impact the team's performance.

With Betts out, the Dodgers will need to find a replacement in the outfield. Possibilities include Cody Bellinger, AJ Pollock, and Matt Beaty.

Betts' Future Outlook

Betts is expected to make a full recovery and return to the Dodgers lineup later this season. However, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to maintain his MVP-caliber form.

The Dodgers are hoping that Betts can return to the team healthy and strong, but his injury is a significant setback for their World Series aspirations.