Mookie Betts Returns to the Dodgers

May 12, 2026, 04:05
USSports

Introduction

Mookie Betts is playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers again. He was away for five weeks because of a stomach muscle injury.

Main Body

The team needs help. They did not score many points in their last few games. Betts will play as a shortstop and hit second in the game. Manager Dave Roberts wants to be careful. Betts will not play every day this week. He will rest on Wednesday and Saturday. The team also changed other players. Alex Freeland is now in a lower league. Hyeseong Kim stays with the team because he played better than Freeland.

Conclusion

Mookie Betts is back but he will rest often. The team also kept Hyeseong Kim on the roster.

Learning

📅 Talking about the Future with WILL

In this story, we see how to talk about things that happen later. We use will (or will not) to make a plan or a prediction.

The Pattern: Person/Thing →\rightarrow will →\rightarrow action

Examples from the text:

  • Betts will play as a shortstop →\rightarrow (He is going to do this soon).
  • Betts will not play every day →\rightarrow (This is the negative version).

Simple Rules for A2:

  1. Will is for the future.
  2. It stays the same for everyone (I will, He will, They will).
  3. To say 'no', just add not after will →\rightarrow will not.

⚖️ Comparing Two People

Look at this sentence: "He played better than Freeland."

When we compare two people, we often add -er to the word and then use than.

  • Good →\rightarrow Better (Special word!)
  • Fast →\rightarrow Faster
  • Small →\rightarrow Smaller

Example: Kim is better than Freeland.

Vocabulary Learning

again
once more, another time
Example:I will try again.
away
not at home, in a distant place
Example:He went away for a week.
five
the number after four
Example:She has five apples.
weeks
plural of week, a period of seven days
Example:The event lasts for two weeks.
because
used to give a reason
Example:I stayed home because it rained.
stomach
the part of the body where food is digested
Example:He has a stomach ache.
muscle
a body part that helps movement
Example:He has strong muscles.
injury
damage to a body part
Example:She suffered an injury.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The team won the game.
needs
requires something
Example:The team needs help.
help
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me?
score
to earn points in a game
Example:They scored three goals.
points
units of measurement in games
Example:They earned many points.
games
plural of game, a sport activity
Example:They played many games.
shortstop
a baseball position between second and third base
Example:He plays shortstop.
hit
to strike a ball with a bat
Example:He hit the ball.
second
the number after one
Example:He will bat second.
careful
cautious, paying attention
Example:Be careful with the glass.
every
each one, all of them
Example:Every child likes it.
day
a period of 24 hours
Example:Today is a day.
week
seven days
Example:We have a week.
rest
to stop working, to relax
Example:He will rest.
on
located at or upon
Example:The book is on the table.
changed
modified, altered
Example:The plan changed.
players
people who play a sport
Example:The players practiced.
lower
at a lower level or position
Example:She lives in a lower apartment.
league
a group of teams that play together
Example:They are in the league.
stays
remains in a place
Example:He stays at home.
with
accompanied by
Example:She came with me.
played
past tense of play
Example:They played soccer.
better
in a more good condition
Example:He feels better.
back
return to a place
Example:He came back.
often
many times, frequently
Example:I visit often.
kept
held, retained
Example:They kept the record.
roster
list of players on a team
Example:He is on the roster.
for
in order to, intended for
Example:I bought a gift for you.
the
definite article, specific thing
Example:The cat is sleeping.
is
third person singular of be
Example:She is happy.
he
pronoun for a male person
Example:He is my brother.
will
future tense marker, indicates will
Example:I will go.
but
used to show contrast
Example:I like tea, but not coffee.
this
refers to something close
Example:This is my book.
a
indefinite article, one of many
Example:A dog barked.