Dodgers SS Mookie Betts (back) exits in first inning vs. Nationals

Dodgers SS Mookie Betts (back) exits in first inning vs. Nationals

Field Level Media
05 Apr 2026, 03:10 GMT+

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Los Angeles Dodgers star shortstop Mookie Betts exited in the middle of the first inning of Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals due to right lower back pain, the club said.

Betts apparently was injured while the running the bases. He drew a walk and scored on Freddie Freeman's two-run double. Betts slowly walked toward the Dodgers' dugout after scoring.

A further update is expected after the contest.

Betts, 33, is batting just .179 (5-for-28) with two homers and seven RBIs in eight games.

Miguel Rojas replaced Betts at shortstop.

--Field Level Media

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