Mookie Betts, the Dodgers star, has been sidelined due to a severe illness, particularly flu-like symptoms. Manager Dave Roberts revealed that Betts has been feeling extremely unwell since arriving in Tokyo, resulting in weight loss and raising concerns about his readiness for the Tokyo Series against the Cubs. Although not completely ruled out for the series, it is emphasized that caution is crucial, as Betts has yet to take live at-bats. Fortunately, expectations remain high that he will not miss regular season games after returning to the U.S.
"I think that we're really trying to be mindful of not just Opening Day but not putting him in harm's way," Roberts said, according to Plunkett.
Roberts noted that he's been 'really sick' since the club arrived in Tokyo and has started losing weight.
Fortunately, there's been no indication to this point that Betts is likely to miss regular season games once the club returns stateside.
The loss of a player of Betts's caliber for any amount of time is a significant blow.
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