The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a powerhouse in the MLB for the past few years, and it looks like they are only getting better. With the recent acquisition of Mookie Betts, the Dodgers have added one of the best players in the league to their already stacked roster. Now, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts is predicting that Betts will be the team’s regular second baseman in 2024.
Betts is a five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner who has been one of the most consistent players in the league since he was drafted in 2011. He is a career .301 hitter with a .912 OPS and has hit over 20 home runs in five of his nine seasons. Betts is also an excellent fielder, having won four Gold Gloves in his career.
The Dodgers already have a strong infield with Max Muncy at first base, Corey Seager at shortstop, and Justin Turner at third base. However, Roberts believes that Betts can provide an even greater boost to the team’s infield defense. Betts’ speed and range make him an ideal fit for second base, and Roberts believes that he can become a regular at the position in 2024.
The Dodgers have already seen great success with Betts in the lineup this season, and it looks like they are only going to get better. With Betts at second base, the Dodgers’ infield defense will be even stronger and they will be even more of a force to be reckoned with in the MLB. It will be interesting to see how Betts performs at second base in 2024, and if Roberts’ prediction comes true.
