Mookie Betts Placed on Injured List Following Oblique Injury

Mookie Betts has been placed on the injured list after sustaining an oblique injury while running the bases in Washington D.C. Betts noted the setback is similar to an oblique injury he suffered during his 2018 MVP season. While he continues to be mentioned in league-wide trade and extension discussions, his immediate focus is on recovery from this latest physical setback.