Betts' return prompts tough roster decision for Dodgers

Mookie Betts is set to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' active roster as early as Monday, forcing the team to make a difficult roster decision. The Dodgers must choose between keeping Alex Freeland, Hyeseong Kim, or potentially Santiago Espinal to clear a spot, with Espinal seen as likely to stay due to his lack of Minor League options. Manager Dave Roberts noted that factors beyond raw performance stats — including playing time distribution, roster depth, and upcoming schedule — are all part of the decision-making process.