The Los Angeles Dodgers dismantled the Colorado Rockies, 9-0, on Wednesday behind a four-hit game from Mookie Betts that was solidified with an eighth inning grand slam and a season-high 11 punch outs from Blake Snell. LA improved to 82-64 on the year as they swept the Rockies and won their fourth straight game. They took a three-game lead in the National League West over the San Diego Padres.
Ahead of the eventual clobbering, All-Star Will Smith was scratched from the lineup moments before first pitch. The team announced that right hand bone bruise soreness a the reason for the backstop’s absence.
In other news, the Dodgers activated utility star Tommy Edman on Wednesday, but in a corresponding move, optioned an outfielder. Edman can provide flexibility to the Dodgers lineup with his ability to play all over the infield and outfield.
Additionally, right-hander Roki Sasaki joined the team in Los Angeles. After a phenomenal showing in Triple-A on Tuesday, the 23-year-old is going to have a conversation about returning to the roster after his stint on the injured list and rehab assignment.
Finally, a Dodgers draft pick underwent major leg surgery after injuring it playing quarterback for the University of Missouri. Doctors anticipate a complete recovery from his fractured tibia in his right leg.
Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):
Dodgers Scratch Will Smith From Lineup Right Before First Pitch as Injury Concern Grows
Dodgers Bring Back Tommy Edman, Send Down Outfielder in Roster Move
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki Joining Team in Los Angeles, Could Rejoin Roster Soon
Dodgers Draft Pick Underwent Major Leg Surgery, Out for 2025 College Football Season
Dodgers Could Use Shohei Ohtani as Closer in Playoffs, Says Dave Roberts
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Reveals Unfortunate Brusdar Graterol Injury Update
Dave Roberts on Roki Sasaki Returning to Dodgers This Season: ‘Anything’s Possible’
Dodgers Overwhelmingly Predicted to Win NL West Over Padres
Dodgers Lineup vs Rockies: Max Muncy Out, Tommy Edman Starting
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Mookie Betts over his last 30 games for the Dodgers:
41-for-120 (.342)
7 HR
26 RBI
8 K/11 BB
.957 OPS
His season OPS on August 4 was .657. After this grand slam, it’s .737.
What an unbelievable turnaround.pic.twitter.com/tNTSl7dATC
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) September 11, 2025
Photo Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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