July 22, 2024 7:32 PM : Betts (hand) has been cleared to swing a bat, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Betts continues to take steps in the right direction after landing on the injured list June 17 due to a fractured left hand. If all goes well, he'll progress to hitting off a tee in the near future. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Betts is still "some time away" from a return, but he's pleased with the progress the 31-year-old superstar has made, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com.