Dave Roberts Confirms Mookie Betts Will Stay at Shortstop

10 months ago

Dave Roberts Confirms Mookie Betts Will Stay at Shortstop

“Mookie will not go to right field,” Roberts said, shutting down speculation of a move to the outfield. Praising Betts’ “consistency,” the manager noted his 88th percentile range and recent highlight plays. A six-time Gold Glover in the outfield, Betts is now batting .329 over three weeks. Roberts added: “I’ve never seen a position change like Mookie has.”

By Tanish Chachra

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