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Mookie Betts Poised for 2026 Comeback, Aiming for MVP

2/19/2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Mookie Betts to rebound for the 2026 season after a challenging previous year.
Manager Dave Roberts expects Betts to bat third in the lineup.
Roberts believes Betts will be in MVP discussions.
Mookie Betts finished the season with a .258 batting average, citing a stomach virus as a factor.
He aims to control his process and contribute to the Dodgers' championship aspirations.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Mookie Betts to rebound for the 2026 season after a challenging previous year.
Manager Dave Roberts expects Betts to bat third in the lineup.
Roberts believes Betts will be in MVP discussions.
Mookie Betts finished the season with a .258 batting average, citing a stomach virus as a factor.
He aims to control his process and contribute to the Dodgers' championship aspirations.