Mookie Betts is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup for Tuesday afternoon's game against the Miami Marlins. Manager Dave Roberts stated the absence is a scheduled day off for the infielder turned outfielder.
The lineup change comes as the Dodgers also placed outfielder Teoscar Hernández on the injured list with a groin strain. James Outman and Hyeseong Kim were inserted into the starting lineup for the contest in Miami.
Hyeseong Kim is starting at second base while James Outman is in center field. Miguel Rojas is starting at shortstop. The rest of the Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani as the designated hitter, Andy Pages in right field, Freddie Freeman at first base, Will Smith catching, and Max Muncy at third base.
The game is the second in a three-game series at loanDepot Park. The Dodgers defeated the Marlins 7-4 in the series opener Monday. Dodgers Lineup vs Marlins featured a different look following the roster moves.
Right-hander Tony Gonsolin is scheduled to pitch for Los Angeles. This marks Gonsolin's second start of the season and his third consecutive appearance against the Marlins dating back to last year. Miami will counter with right-hander Cal Quantrill.
Earlier Tuesday, the Dodgers made a roster move by designating pitcher Yoendrys Gomez for assignment. J.P. Feyereisen was activated after being claimed off waivers.
First pitch for the game is set for 3:40 p.m. Pacific Time. The broadcast is scheduled for SportsNet LA. Fans discussed the Dodgers vs. Marlins game in online forums leading up to the start time.
