One of baseball’s most consistent performers over the last decade has suddenly become a below-average hitter this season.

As shortstop Mookie Betts has posted a career low .238/.311/.373 slash line so far this season, manager Dave Roberts made the surprising move to slot him into the leadoff position. That decision might jumpstart Betts' offense,

Despite a series of impressive moves during the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be active at the MLB trade deadline, which is now less than one week away at 3 p.m.