Shortstop Mookie Betts is in his sixth season with the Los Angeles Dodgers after making his debut for the Boston Red Sox in 2014.

The Los Angeles Dodgers missed Mookie Betts in their series opener against the Boston Red Sox, and he won't play in Saturday's game either.

After losing four out of five games since the All-Star break, the Dodgers enjoyed a walk-off win courtesy of Freddie Freeman. But the problems plaguing another one of their superstars, shortstop Mookie Betts, have been growing worse.

Dodgers Facing Decision After Mookie Betts News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again in the upper echelon of the NL standings, but star shortstop Mookie Betts isn't a big reason. The 32-year-old is slashing .238/.309/.370 with 11 homers and 45 RBIs over 94 games.

The COVID-19 pandemic allowed Mookie Betts to see a side of Los Angeles he didn't know, which led to his long-term contract signing with the Dodgers.

As shortstop Mookie Betts has posted a career low .238/.311/.373 slash line so far this season, manager Dave Roberts made the surprising move to slot him into the leadoff position. That decision might jumpstart Betts' offense,