US EditionDodgers ‘Not There yet’ on Moving Mookie Betts to Aid Troubling Outfield Defense
- Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts stated, "I don’t think we’re there yet" regarding moving Mookie Betts to improve outfield defense.
- The Dodgers believe that finding an outfielder who can produce offensively is easier than finding a shortstop of Betts' caliber.
- Roberts acknowledged that the Dodgers do not consistently field their best defensive lineup, mentioning that "you still got to score."
- Roberts confirmed that the team has not discussed the right field position at all.
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Pasadena Star News
Dodgers ‘not there yet’ on moving Mookie Betts to aid troubling outfield defense
DENVER — A phrase – and concept – the Dodgers’ decision-makers use often is “net sum.” When everything is “baked in” – another favorite buzzword – is the result a negative or positive? The math seems obvious after Teoscar Hernandez’s defense in right field proved costly again Monday night. Wouldn’t the Dodgers be better off – net sum-wise – with Mookie Betts back in right field, Hernandez in left field (where he was also below average defensivel…
Dodgers' Dave Roberts Sends Honest Message on Outfield Defense
The Dodgers are in first place with an eye on the postseason, yet Teoscar Hernandez's defense continues to be a concern after the right fielder committed two costly miscues in their loss to Colorado on Monday.
Multiple rumors have indicated that Mookie Betts is likely to leave the short field to return to the right yard again due to the defensive deficiency of his partner Teoscar Hernández in that position, which continues to cost him races and even games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The idea was that Teoscar Hernández would return to the left yard, where it is usually better with the glove and so Michael Comfort would be sent to the bench once and for…
Dodgers address calls for lineup change after Teoscar Hernandez's latest blunder
The Los Angeles Dodgers are refusing to press the panic button on Teoscar Hernandez, at least for now. Hernandez’s name was trending for the wrong reasons on Monday after the Dodgers right fielder committed a crucial drop in the ninth inning of the team’s 4-3 contest against the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies. The botched play, which Statcast pegged at a 99.4% catch probability, allowed the winning run to reach second base and eventually score. It w…
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