Will Mookie Betts play tonight against Atlanta Braves? Latest update on Los Angeles Dodgers star's injury report (March 31, 2025)

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 31, 2025, 19:30 IST

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The Atlanta Braves face challenges as they play against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a series of defeats. With struggles in scoring positions and low batting averages, they need improvement. Key matchups include Chris Sale and Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow. Meanwhile, Mookie Betts is set to play despite recent health issues.

Will Mookie Betts play tonight against Atlanta Braves? Latest update on Los Angeles Dodgers star's injury report (March 31, 2025) (Image Source: Getty)

The Atlanta Braves are off to a rough start this season, where they have found difficulty in setting a momentum in each of their previous games. After getting swept by the San Diego Padres, things aren't getting any easier in the future. Now, they have to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series starting Monday. Thus, the Atlanta Braves need to turn things around fast.
Struggles with runners in scoring positions have hurt the team. They managed just one hit in 22 chances in the last series. Sunday's game has made things worse. San Diego’s Nick Pivetta shut them down. He threw a one-hit, seven-inning shutout. Every qualifying Atlanta Braves hitter is batting under .225. Thus, the Los Angeles Dodgers' strong pitching staff won’t make things any easier.

Mookie Betts’ injury report: Will he play tonight against Atlanta Braves?

As of now, Mookie Betts is ready to face the Atlanta Braves. However, Mookie Betts sat out several games due to stomach issues. He struggled to keep food down, leading to significant weight loss.

According to MLB.com's Sarah Wexler, Mookie Betts lost 18 pounds because of the illness. He started spring training at 175 pounds but dropped to 157. Despite this, he returned for Opening Day and played shortstop in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 win over Detroit.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves: Key players to watch out for in this crucial encounter

The series starts Monday, 31st March at 10:10 p.m. ET. Grant Holmes will make his first start for Atlanta, and he will face Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow. Holmes pitched one inning in relief on Opening Day. He struck out two batters on nine pitches.
Tuesday’s game is also at 10:10 p.m. ET. Chris Sale will take the mound for Atlanta wherein he shall face Dustin May. Chris Sale struggled in his season debut, and he gave up three runs in five innings. Its high time that the Atlanta Braves need a better outing from him. The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup is stacked because, as we all know, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman are dangerous hitters.
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