Ex-Red Sox star Mookie Betts says mysterious illness has him down 25 pounds and 'scared to eat'
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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is suffering from an unexplained illness that has led to significant weight loss and persistent vomiting, raising concerns about his Opening Day status. He lost 25 pounds and has struggled to keep solid food down, leading him to undergo treatment that includes IV medicine. While medical tests indicate he is otherwise healthy, lingering symptoms have made him fearful of eating. Betts was scratched from a recent game, underscoring the severity of his condition and its impact on his performance.
"Literally every time I fuel my body I throw it up and I don't know what to do about it."
"It's just - you go weigh yourself and you weigh 150 pounds. Before I left spring I was 175. It's a balance."
Read at Boston.com
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