LA's Mookie Betts Goes on IL After Getting Hit by Fastball
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts, left, writhes on the ground after being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP/Mark J. Terrill)
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DENVER — Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts went on the injured list Monday for the first time this season with a broken left hand.
The 31-year-old shortstop was hit by a 97.9 mph fastball from reliever Dan Altavilla in the seventh inning of Sunday’s 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals.
The former AL MVP and seven-time All-Star is hitting .304 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 72 games.
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The Dodgers recalled outfielder Miguel Vargas for his second stint this season. He hit .250 with three doubles, one homer, and four RBI in eight games. Vargas was batting .290 with eight homers and 38 RBI in 41 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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