Just a day before the highly anticipated international matchups in baseball involving the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series, things took an unexpected turn! The Dodgers’ star player, Mookie Betts, has been ruled out because of a severe illness that’s left him weakened and sidelined.
What was meant to be a historic series now has a cloud hanging over it as the Dodgers’ plans and Betts’s health are in question.
Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts shared the disappointing news. “He’s been dealing with an illness for the past week, and unfortunately, he won’t be healthy enough to suit up,” revealing that Betts’ condition has worsened to the point that he won’t be able to show up to the game. “He’s lost close to 15 pounds, and we’re concerned about his overall health, especially as he transitions to shortstop.
BREAKING: Mookie Betts has been ruled out of the Tokyo Series.
The Dodgers are contemplating sending him home early…
Get well soon, Mookiehttps://t.co/X6d69CCrR1
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) March 17, 2025
Despite the initial hope that Betts might participate in Monday’s workout and go under reevaluation for the Tokyo Series game, the Dodgers were left with no choice but to rule him out. “He’ll have 11 days to get back to full strength, and we’re optimistic he’ll be ready to go for our season opener against the Detroit Tigers on March 27,” Roberts added, confirming Betts’s return date.
Now, as the Tokyo Series kicks off without their star player, the Dodgers’ hope for an early season boost is left with uncertainty. Betts’ absence has surely raised questions about the team’s depth and how they’ll navigate through the opening stretch without their dynamic player. In the high stakes of the Major League, every game counts, and the Dodgers are aware that a healthy Mookie Betts is crucial for their success.
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