When will Mookie Betts return from his oblique injury?

Recovery Milestones Achieved

Betts has completed several key recovery benchmarks including throwing, running, taking ground balls, and most recently resuming swinging from a coach in the batting cage. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Betts reports no discomfort when swinging the bat or throwing, though some residual irritation was noted when running a couple of days prior to the manager's comments.

Rehab Assignment Timeline

Roberts acknowledged that Betts will go on a rehab assignment soon but did not specify an exact date. The manager indicated uncertainty about whether the assignment would begin the following weekend or a week from Monday as of the article's publication. Multiple recent headlines from April 27 suggest Betts could begin his rehab assignment within the week or potentially over the weekend.

Expected Return to Dodgers

Based on current recovery progress, Betts is expected to return to the Dodgers in early-to-mid May. The rehab assignment itself is anticipated to span a couple of games to allow Betts to accumulate at-bats and regain his legs before full activation.

Injury Background

Betts has been sidelined for several weeks following an oblique injury sustained against the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers have taken a patient approach to his recovery due to the complex nature of oblique injuries. Before the injury, Betts had batted .179 with two home runs, seven RBIs, and three walks.