""Well, I think that last year started off certainly different with we were in Tokyo and how he was feeling, and the weight loss and all that stuff," Roberts said. "I think he had a great offseason. He's in a good headspace, the body's good. "And I think for me, it's just getting back to being who he is. And I just think that last year was an outlier offensive season, and I'm not too concerned about Mookie at all.""
""Absolutely, I have no doubt about it," Roberts said. "The way he played shortstop last year, expecting him to get better, be better offensively this year, he will be in the MVP conversation this year. But again, I think, speaking for Mookie, his main goal is to help us win a championship. "So I think whatever falls out from there, I think that will happen. So I just want him to focus on just being healthy, helping us win, and then whatever happens outside of that will""
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their division with a 93-69 record and ultimately captured the World Series despite reduced offensive output from Mookie Betts in 2025. Betts slashed .258/.326/.406 with 20 home runs and 82 RBI, producing a 104 wRC+, the lowest of his career and the worst mark during his Dodgers tenure. Defensive excellence at shortstop rendered Betts still highly valuable, with Gold Glove-caliber performance. After offseason adjustments and reported early-season weight loss linked to a Tokyo trip, expectations are for a return toward his career 136 wRC+ in 2026. A full offensive rebound paired with elite defense could produce MVP-level impact while primary focus remains on helping the Dodgers win.
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