Dodgers setting cautious plan for Mookie Betts

""I think one part of it is taking six to seven at-bats," Roberts said of the rehab assignment. "Feel good with his timing, build up some endurance with playing defense and both sides of the ball, the running piece, and hopefully, he gets tested where he doesn't feel anything, and that's about it "I mean, I do think that once he gets back with us, we're not going to run him out there every single day. There will probably be a couple of days that he kind of gets introduced to playing a lot. But yeah, that's it. I'm going to kind of count on Mookie, but as long as he's healthy, then we're better with him, certainly.""

"Betts played in a second game with the Comets on Saturday and remains on track to be activated off the 10-day injured list Monday. Though the Dodgers are certainly eager to see Betts make his way back from a right oblique strain, they plan to limit his workload early on."

"The Dodgers initially were unsure if Betts would be sent to the Minors, with Roberts noting that he is "probably not one that loves going to a rehab assignment". In fact, Friday's Minor League appearance was a first for the four-time MVP since he played in one game at the Double-A level in 2015."

"Roberts said at the time of Betts suffering his injury that he believed a return would come before the general timetable of four to six weeks for an oblique strain. Monday is going to mark exactly five weeks from the date he was put on the IL."

Mookie Betts began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, recording one hit in three at-bats. He played again for the Comets on Saturday and remains on track to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Monday after a right oblique strain. The Dodgers plan to manage his workload early, aiming for roughly six to seven at-bats while building timing, endurance, and defensive and two-way readiness, including running. They also plan to avoid using him every day immediately upon his return, introducing heavier play on a limited number of days. The rehab timeline is shorter than the typical four to six weeks for an oblique strain, with Monday marking five weeks since the injury.

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