Dodgers move him to leadoff spot
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In 2025, Betts has endured the worst offensive season of his career, and as a result, he was benched yesterday by manager Dave Roberts. On Sunday, ahead of the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, Betts was surprisingly placed in the leadoff spot for the first time this season.
“In either scenario, a move would allow Betts to return to the outfield, which solves two problems at once. The Dodgers could elect to solve this problem in-house by benching Michael Conforto, moving Betts to right field, and having Miguel Rojas platoon with Hyeseong Kim at shortstop,” they wrote.