Mookie Betts is back in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup after missing four games due to a fractured fourth toe on his left foot. This injury occurred after he stubbed his toe against a wall at home. Although he struggled with swelling and discomfort initially, Betts progressed through various rehabilitation activities and participated in batting practice before the game against the New York Mets. Manager Dave Roberts noted Betts looked normal during drills, despite the lingering impact of both this injury and a prior stomach illness that affected his weight.
"It was a good day for Mookie. Swinging, moving around, taking grounders, looked normal," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday.
"He got in the training room, got it all prepared, and so there's a little bit to ramp up and sit in a game, cool off, then go back out there."
"The toe fracture marked a second odd instance for Betts this year as he contracted a stomach illness...which caused nearly 20 pounds of weight loss."
"Roberts acknowledged it would be an issue that lingered for the 32-year-old."
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