Dodgers face massive roster decisions as Blake Snell, Mookie Betts near return
By Jack Harris
Published on April 30, 2026.
The Dodgers are facing significant roster decisions as both Mookie Betts and Blake Snell are nearing their returns from injuries. Betts is recovering from an oblique strain, while Snell is dealing with shoulder fatigue. The Dodgers are hopeful that their two superstar players' return will help them in the coming weeks. While Betts' recovery is progressing, Snell's return could be a boon for the team, which started the year 15-4 but is only 5-7 in the last two weeks. In Betts's absence, Hyeseong Kim was brought up from Triple-A to platoon at shortstop with Miguel Rojas, while Alex Freeland was increased playing time as more of an everyday second baseman. When Betts returns, the Dodgers may have two options: Send Kim or Freeland back to the minors, or cut veteran utilityman Santiago Espinal from the role.
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