The perennial All-Star finished last season back in right field, but he is more prepared for the mid-career challenge this time and he and the team see plenty of short- and long-term upside to the

Betts, a three-time World Series champion and eight-time MLB All-Star, went 1-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's game against the Tigers. He played 12 games during spring training and hit .214 with one home run and three RBIs in 32 plate appearances.

Mookie Betts of the Dodgers took a day off after hitting two home runs due to recent stomach issues but is eager to return.