Dodgers move Mookie Betts to leadoff spot in attempt to break him out of season-long slump

Mookie Betts returns to the Dodgers’ lineup batting leadoff, shifting Shohei Ohtani to the second spot, as part of a strategy to help Betts break his batting slump. With Betts struggling at .241 this season, manager Dave Roberts emphasizes the need for mechanical adjustments, while contemplating Betts’ future position as the team navigates injuries and recent losses.

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Mookie Betts is returning to the Dodgers’ lineup in the leadoff spot to help improve his batting after struggling this season, while Shohei Ohtani moves to second in the order temporarily.

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