Mookie Betts returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Monday and was a key player in the team’s 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Stadium. The former MVP award winner broke the deadlock with a two-run home run and then added an RBI to complete two of his first four games back from a 10-day injury. Betts’ return comes with some changes as he starts at right fielder after playing as an outfielder for most of the 2024 season. He also batted at second base instead of the open position my usual screen.

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Shohei Ohtani, who will continue to bat for the Dodgers, said he spoke with Betts to make sure they were on the same page, via Bill Plunkett of Southern California News Group. Betts agreed to the lineup change because he believed the Dodgers would go with Ohtani. However, he admits there is a big difference in not being the opening batsman anymore.