Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts scratches Mookie Betts from the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Oakland Athletics shortly before first pitch due to a wrist issue. Multiple reports say Betts is experiencing soreness and reduced strength in his wrist leading up to the contest. The decision is made immediately before the game, indicating the Dodgers manage his availability based on his condition on the day of play. Roberts is quoted describing Betts’ wrist symptoms and explaining that the team opts to hold him out of the lineup as a precaution. The Dodgers’ move means Betts is not listed as a starter for the matchup, though the reports do not specify whether he plays later in the game or his expected timeline to return. The Athletics game is therefore affected by the late lineup change tied to Betts’ wrist soreness.