Why Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman Have Struggled at the Plate Lately for the Dodgers

Why Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman have struggled at the plate lately for the Dodgers

DENVER — As the Dodgers completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, it was two of their cornerstone hitters who helped lead the way.

Mookie Betts, Dodgers address if playing shortstop is hurting offense

Mookie Betts has been a perennial MVP candidate throughout his career and saw his offense improve even more after being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But in 2025, Betts has the second-lowest on-base plus slugging percentage (.722) in the Dodgers lineup among their qualified hitters, only ahead of Michael Conforto and trailing six other players. The steep decline in offense is a concern as Betts has already taken 322 plate appearances, which…