Field Level Media
17 Mar 2025, 18:07 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has been ruled out of the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Monday.
Per Roberts, Betts has lost 'close to 15 pounds' due to the illness. The manager added that Betts could fly back to the United States before the team does in an effort to be ready for the domestic opener against the Detroit Tigers on March 27.
'He's not going to play in these two games,' Roberts said. ''The thing is when you lose a lot of weight, when you're dehydrated, that's what opens a person up to soft-tissue injuries. We're very mindful of that. So to take the next week, call it, to build him back up, his strength, do some baseball activities to get ready for the home opener.'
Miguel Rojas likely will start at shortstop in place of Betts for the Dodgers, who face the Cubs on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
Betts, an eight-time All-Star, missed exhibition games on Saturday against the Yomiuri Giants and Sunday against the Hanshin Tigers.
Betts, 32, is entering his sixth season with the Dodgers. He batted .289 with 19 homers and 75 RBIs in 116 games last season when the Dodgers won the World Series.
--Field Level Media
Get a daily dose of Tennis Times news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Tennis Times.
More Information(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) The Chicago Bulls will get a chance to avenge a loss that looks worse as the NBA season...
(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images) Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has been ruled out of the two-game Tokyo Series...
Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran surprised his fans in New Orleans with his performance. He sang his new...
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon reaffirmed their...
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 17 (ANI): Super Strikers stormed to victory in the inaugural Elite Cricket Tournament, thrashing...
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): South African batter Faf Du Plessis was named as the vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC) team...
DUBLIN, Ireland - An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging motorists to avoid driving under the influence of...
One halcyon spring day in 1903, the 69-year-old anatomist and naturalist Dr. James Bell Pettigrew sat at the top of a sloping street...
NEW YORK CITY, New York: New York's office market is showing signs of a comeback as major investors, including Blackstone, scout for...
Patna (Bihar) [India], March 17 (ANI): Amid speculations regarding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son joining politics, Rashtriya...
Hong Kong, March 17 (ANI): Distribution Workshop, an international film sales company, has revealed its latest feature film 'IOU' for...
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Amid speculations regarding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son joining politics, Union Minister...