Mookie Betts is back at shortstop while Teoscar Hernández remains in right field for the Dodgers. Hernández’s defensive performance has raised concerns for manager Dave Roberts after a close loss. He ranks poorly among NL right fielders and has two errors, leading to a critical response from Roberts. Betts, a former Gold Glove winner, struggles offensively at shortstop. A shift back to right field for Betts could mean using Alex Freeland or Miguel Rojas at shortstop to enhance team performance and defense overall.
"He’s got to get better out there. There’s just no way to put it. It’s not a lack of effort. But, you know, we’ve just got to kind of get better. We do."
"Defense is a big part of postseason baseball and winning baseball," Roberts said.
"Betts' move to the infield has arguably weakened the Dodgers in two ways: Hernández's defense and Betts' offense."
"Moving Betts back to right field would likely mean using Alex Freeland or Miguel Rojas at shortstop, at least in the short term."
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