Mookie Betts Comments on Team’s Slump Following Return

“We’re going to go through our ups and downs,” Betts said. “It’s important for everyone to know it’s going to take all of us and not just one guy getting through their struggles.”

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) takes batting practice prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

What’s Been Going Wrong for the Dodgers on Offense?

The Dodgers, as a whole, have been substandard, largely relying on Andy Pages and Max Muncy to generate offense over the past week or so, but Shohei Ohtani has stood out due to his lack of production at the plate over the past week or so.

Since the beginning of the month, Ohtani has a 10 wRC+, which is the second-worst mark on the team during that stretch. He’s batting .111 this month, and hasn’t hit a homer since April 26. The Dodgers—without a driving force in their offense—have struggled to put anything together.

Collectively, they have a 99 wRC+ during that timeframe, which ranks below average after their hot start to the season.

Can Mookie Betts “Save” the Offense?

One player can’t single-handedly save the offense, as Betts said, but the former MVP can certainly help.

His offensive contribution in Monday’s game was minor, but prior to his injury in April, Betts had just begun to figure things out at the plate. He hit a home run the day before he left a game against the Washington Nationals early with an oblique strain, and rose his OPS above .700.

Betts didn’t have the best year in 2025, but when he’s on his game, he is a force to be reckoned with. The Dodgers will hope to get that version of Betts as he ramps back up to speed against the Giants. His next opportunity to make an impact on the offense will come in Tuesday’s game, which begins at 7:10 p.m. PT.

Can Mookie Betts give the Dodgers what they need?