MYSTERY: WHERE'S MOOKIE BETTS? | Hyeseong Kim FORCES Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hand

The Los Angeles Dodgers keep their spring training undefeated streak alive—without Mookie Betts in the lineup. Is patience the smartest play for Dave Roberts as Betts ramps up for Opening Day? Harry Ruiz and Travis Rodgers examine Betts’ preseason absence, what it means for the Dodgers’ roster strategy, and whether last season’s offensive lull signals a new trend or just a blip for the superstar shortstop. The hosts spotlight Hyeseong Kim’s electric performance before his departure for the World Baseball Classic, evaluate the chaos at second base, and debate how the Dodgers’ legendary roster depth could be tested by a looming MLB salary cap. Key topics include Freddie Freeman’s veteran leadership, the rise of young talents like Alex Freeland, and what a salary floor could mean for clubs like the Marlins and the Dodgers’ long-term roster building. Will L.A. remain MLB’s smartest team if open checkbook baseball ends? All that and more on today’s episode of Locked On Dodgers! Be a part of the show, hit us up on the  Locked On Dodgers listener line: 279-356-2533 or 279-3 LOCKED. You can either leave us a voicemail or a text and you might be featured in our show. Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a comment, and join the conversation! --- 🔵 Follow & Subscribe for daily Dodgers talk on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-dodgers/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB - --- Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Dodgers #LADodgers #MLB #LosAngelesDodgers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.