Amed Rosario's Brief Return to Dodgers Ends with Designation for Assignment

Amed Rosario's second tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers was cut short on Monday, just two weeks after his acquisition at the trade deadline. The team designated Rosario for assignment following the reinstatement of star outfielder Mookie Betts from the 10-day injured list. Rosario, who previously played four seasons with the New York Mets, had limited impact during his time with the Dodgers, recording only 12 plate appearances, three hits, and two RBIs. The Dodgers had traded minor league reliever Michael Flynn to the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire Rosario, who had signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Rays in the offseason. Rosario aimed to revitalize his career after a challenging 2023 season split between the Cleveland Guardians and the Dodgers. However, with Betts returning to the lineup, the Dodgers faced a difficult decision, ultimately opting to let Rosario go to make room for a versatile player. Betts, who had been sidelined since June 16 due to a fractured left hand, returned to the Dodgers' lineup in right field, batting second behind Shohei Ohtani in Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Betts felt more confident playing in the outfield rather than at shortstop. The Dodgers, grappling with a series of injuries, view Betts' return as a significant boost, but further roster adjustments will be necessary as more players come back from injury.