Mookie Betts, the Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop, will be absent for the weekend series against the New York Yankees after fracturing his second toe. The injury occurred when he stubbed his toe while navigating in the dark. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Betts is day-to-day, and he won't need an injured list stint. In Betts' place, veteran Miguel Rojas took the field, going hitless in his first game of the series.

This season, Betts holds a batting average of .254 with eight home runs and five stolen bases across 53 games, contributing approximately 1.7 Wins Above Replacement. However, this OPS+ rating marks the lowest point in his career.

Despite Betts' absence, the Dodgers managed to secure a victory in the series opener, but they enter Saturday's game as a home underdog. Betts has faced a challenging season regarding injuries, having missed significant playing time including the season opener due to a stomach bug.