Mookie Betts Will miss it Los Angeles Dodgers‘Tokyo series of objections Chicago Bear Due to illness. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the decision Sunday night.
Roberts said Bates started to feel better, but lost nearly 15 pounds and was still working to get hydrated and gain strength. Roberts added that the eight-time All-Stars could be off on March 27 and prepare for the domestic opener to head to the United States.
The Cubs and Dodgers kicked off the Major League Baseball season on Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome. The second game is Wednesday.
“He won’t be in those two games,” Roberts said. “When you’re dehydrated, that’s why a person suffers from soft tissue damage. We’re very careful.”
Roberts says Miguel Rojas It will start with Betts’ shortstop in two matches on the Tokyo Dome.
Bates had a relaxing workout on Sunday but quickly got tired. He began suffering from flu-like symptoms the day before the team headed to Japan. He still had a long trip but didn’t recover as much as he hoped.
After Betts plays most of his career in the right field and second base game, he will transition to shortstop full-time this season. The 2018 MVP hit .289 last season with 19 home runs and 75 RBIs, helping the Dodgers win the World Series.
Report from the Associated Press.
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