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Matt Beaty has had a roller coaster of a season, with a few trips down to Triple-A Oklahoma City under his belt this year. It’s been frustrating for Beaty and fans alike.
“I’m just going about it day by day,” Beaty said recently. “I’m just happy to be back with the team and trying to help the team win a ballgame.”
Beaty is batting .259 this season, with a .357 on base percentage. He’s been adjusting to his role as a bench batter, which is likely where he’ll stay for a while.
Manager Dave Roberts said that he doesn’t see Beaty as a defender, but rather as a clutch batter against a right hander. It’s a bit of a surprise, given that Gavin Lux is out in center field for the firs time in his career, but time will tell if Doc is onto something.
Daniel Palma over at Dodgers Nation has more.
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