Betts' campaign kicked off with a stomach bug that forced him to miss the season opener in Japan and ultimately caused him to lose a significant amount of weight. Since making his season debut, Betts has been working to master the shortstop position and suffered a fractured toe. It seems the ongoing tribulations have taken a toll on his offense.

Dodgers Could Make Major Michael Conforto, Mookie Betts Decisions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers have an obvious need for pitching heading into the trade deadline, as it would appear they always have 14 arms enduring the IL on a rotating basis. However, one spot that isn’t of much concern is the offense.

Whether it’s the swing adjustments he made during his brief downtime or just the downtime itself, Betts says he has more “clarity” when he steps up to the plate now.

Now, all three former Red Sox standouts call the West Coast home. Betts was traded to the Dodgers in February 2020 in a franchise-altering deal, while Bogaerts ultimately walked in free agency in December 2022 — signing an 11-year, $280 million contract with the Padres.