Dodgers activate Betts from IL; Freeland optioned to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated shortstop Mookie Betts from the 10-day injured list on May 11, 2026, approximately five weeks after he suffered a strained right oblique. Betts, who batted second in Monday night's series opener against the Giants at Dodger Stadium, completed two rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, going 2-for-5 with a walk. To make roster room for Betts, left-hander Kyle Freeland was optioned to Triple-A, and his return comes days after pitcher Blake Snell made his season debut on Saturday.