PHOENIX — After Mookie Betts flew out of the gates to begin his Dodgers career, helping the team to a World Series title in 2020 while finishing second in most valuable player voting, last year was a series of stop and starts for the star outfielder.
After beginning slowly at the plate, Betts was sidelined by a bone spur in his right hip. He missed 11 games in July, 16 in August and occasionally played at second base to help manage the nagging discomfort.
"It was pretty frustrating," Betts said.
