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Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> shortstop Mookie Betts is set to return to the lineup.<\/p>\n Betts, who hadn’t played since April 4 because of a right oblique issue, is being activated off the 10-day injured list and will return for the Dodgers’ four-game homestand against the San Francisco Giants<\/a>, which begins on Monday. Per Dan Greenspan<\/a> of the Associated Press, L.A. manager Dave Roberts said the star infielder could hit second or third in the batting order on Monday.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n The Dodgers, defending World Series champions, weren’t struggling without Betts. Entering Sunday, the team was 24-15 and first in the National League West ahead of the San Diego Padres<\/a> (23-16).\u00a0<\/p>\n Betts’ return, however, gives the Dodgers offense more pop. Last season, the eight-time All-Star slashed .258\/.326\/.406 with 20 home runs in 589 at-bats in 150 regular-season games.\u00a0<\/p>\n Betts slashed .179\/.281\/.429 with two home runs in 28 at-bats in his first eight games this season. The slow start was tied to a stomach illness, which he battled before the oblique injury. The shortstop said it caused him to lose more than 20 pounds. He’s listed at 5-foot-9, 180 pounds when healthy. He has said on his podcast that he has regained the weight (and then some) with some help from Uncrustables.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n “I’m not going to say I’m on base, but I’m on base with Uncrustables. I really do. That helped me get my weight back when I was sick,” he said. \u00a0<\/p>\n If Betts immediately recaptures his elite form when he returns, that would be sweet for the Dodgers, much like an Uncrustable sandwich. His resurgence would only increase L.A.’s already-strong chances of winning a third straight Fall Classic. As of Sunday, FanDuel Sportsbook lists the NL West club as the World Series favorites (+190).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow Mookie Betts’ impending return benefits Dodgers<\/h2>\n