The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising team move on Monday.
The team officially activated Mookie Betts from the injured list and will have him go back to right field after spending the start of the season at shortstop and second base. That’s not the surprise though.
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To make room for Betts on both the active and 40-man rosters, the Dodgers designated utility man Amed Rosario for assignment.
The Dodgers activated Mookie Betts from the injured list and will get him back in right field.
To make room for Betts, Amed Rosario was designated for assignment.
The Dodgers traded for Rosario at the deadline. He went 3-for-11 with LA in five games.
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 12, 2024
Rosario was acquired by the Dodgers two weeks ago at the trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Rays. Now he is on his way to exemption.
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