The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a unique situation with All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts taking paternity leave. The team must now consider their options at shortstop while Betts is away.
Betts is expected to miss at least three games while he is away on paternity leave. He is currently the Dodgers’ starting shortstop and is one of the best players in the league. His absence will be a big loss for the team.
The Dodgers have a few options when it comes to replacing Betts at shortstop. They could choose to move utility player Chris Taylor to shortstop and use someone else in his place. Taylor has played shortstop in the past and is a reliable fielder. He could provide stability for the team while Betts is away.
The Dodgers could also choose to call up a minor league player to fill in for Betts. They have several talented shortstops in their minor league system who could step in and help the team. This would be a good option if the team needs a longer-term solution while Betts is away.
Finally, the Dodgers could choose to make a trade for a shortstop. This would be a risky move, as it would require them to give up some of their valuable assets. However, it could also be a great way to fill the void left by Betts’ absence.
No matter which option the Dodgers choose, they will be without one of their best players for at least three games. It will be interesting to see how the team responds to this challenge and which option they ultimately decide to go with.
