Betts heading to IL after MRI shows oblique strain

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 04: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will land on the 10-day injured list after an MRI showed a right oblique strain, the team announced.

Manager Dave Roberts opted against putting a firm timeline on Betts' return, saying he hopes to have Betts back earlier than the four-to-six weeks an oblique injury typically requires, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo.

Betts exited Saturday's 10-5 win over the Washington Nationals in the first inning in discomfort.

Through eight games, Betts is hitting .179/.281/.429.

In a corresponding roster move, the Dodgers activated Hyeseong Kim.

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