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Mookie Betts Makes Surprise Return to Dodgers’ Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, after leaving Dodgers camp, has returned to Arizona for Spring Training amid the expected birth of his third child.

According to manager Dave Roberts, Betts left camp recently for the birth of his third child.

The shortstop was expected to return to camp and play in Saturday’s Spring Training game, though he returned on Friday rather than Saturday, seemingly ahead of the original timeline.

As of Friday afternoon, neither Betts nor his wife, Brianna, has announced their child’s birth.

Mar 2, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) warms up before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Mar 2, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) warms up before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.