Manager Dave Roberts moved Betts to leadoff, hoping it spark a turnaround in his season-long struggle. It didn’t and Roberts switched Betts and Ohtani again Sunday.

Calls Mount for Dodgers to Make Mookie Betts Move After Roster News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shortstop Mookie Betts is in his sixth season with the Los Angeles Dodgers after making his debut for the Boston Red Sox in 2014.

It also marked the second time in a month Roberts has sat a healthy Betts, hoping a day’s respite from playing would recalibrate things. He sat in the Dodgers’ win over the Chicago White Sox on July 1, with the team hoping to give him a mental breather.