Mookie Betts is not having the perfect season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts, who is known to deliver, is struggling to make ends meet this time. The All-Star slugger was shifted back to the infield and gladly embraced the shortstop position.
However, questions swirl around his recent offensive struggles and his transition to the infield. Betts is hitting .259 with eight home runs and 32 RBIs. His numbers are not too bad, but they fall short of his usual MVP-caliber standards. These numbers have fueled concerns among fans, and many think that Betts’ shift to SS has put him in a tough spot to perform offensively.
After the Dodgers vs. Mets game, Mookie Betts answered a couple of questions on his current offensive slump. The Dodgers star shut down the third base concerns by taking the blame for his struggles.
“No. Last year I think I was about to win MVP. Last year I was doing way more work than now. So that’s not the case. There’s no excuses. It’s just a matter of me getting it done,” Betts said.
Asked Mookie Betts if playing shortstop has impacted his offense at all:
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) June 6, 2025
"No. Last year I think I was about to win MVP. Last year I was doing way more work than now. So that's not the case. There's no excuses. It's just a matter of me getting it done." pic.twitter.com/kielzA3VB0
It’s been a rough ride for Betts right from the start of the season. The slugger missed several games, including the Tokyo Series. Betts has 216 plate appearances this season, and he hopes to play more and help his team win.
Mookie Betts Among Several Dodgers Struggling To Perform
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Betts is not the only one who’s having a bad season. Max Muncy took to a bad start as well, but he’s slowly picking up the pace. Michael Conforto is having the worst season in Dodger Blue, and things are not getting any better.
The Dodgers parted ways with Chris Taylor and they might get rid of players, who’s not performing well. However, Mookie Betts is a superstar for the team and he’s going to remain locked in.
Betts might be off to a slow start, but he has plenty of time to pick up the pace. The Dodgers star is a fan favorite, and he’s looking to have another run at the World Series. Recently, Shohei Ohtani has been dealing with strikeout issues, and some fans are concerned about his numbers.
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