Los Angeles Dodgers all-star shortstop Mookie Betts will be unavailable for the remainder of the series against the New York Yankees with a toe injury.
Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Betts' status following the Dodgers' 8-5 win in Game 1 of the World Series rematch.
Roberts also told reporters he doesn't believe a stint on the injured list will be necessary. Betts had x-rays done earlier on Friday.
Roberts said Betts “stubbed his toe, not exactly sure how” after the Dodgers returned from their road trip. “It’s just kind of an accident.”
“I feel confident saying it’s day-to-day,” Roberts added, “but putting on a shoe today was difficult for him.”
Betts' mishap was reminiscent of first baseman Freddie Freeman slipping in the shower at home in April. He aggravated his surgically repaired right ankle and missed nine games.
“It just keeps coming,” Roberts said, referring to the team's string of injuries, especially to the pitching staff. “It's Murphy's law, but yeah, this is a weird one.”
— With files from Sportsnet
