Mar 16, 2025, 08:30 AM ET
TOKYO — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts continues to be suffering to recuperate from an sickness, with supervisor Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Megastar shall be in a position for Opening Day towards the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan.
Betts was once in a position to move thru a gentle exercise Sunday however turned into drained briefly.
“Actually confirmed some fatigue, understandably so,” Roberts mentioned. “We will see how he is available in day after today. He must be right here for the exercise. We will attempt to do some extra day after today.”
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Roberts mentioned Saturday that Betts began affected by flu-like signs in Arizona, the day ahead of the workforce left for Japan. He nonetheless made the lengthy aircraft commute however hasn’t recovered as briefly as was hoping and overlooked the Dodgers’ two exhibition video games towards Eastern groups over the weekend.
Roberts mentioned Betts will wish to display really extensive development Monday to play towards the Cubs.
“So that you can undergo a whole exercise and now not really feel that very same fatigue would give us an opportunity,” Roberts mentioned. “However anything else out of doors of that, I simply do not assume our coaching team of workers would be ok with that.”
Betts hasn’t taken are living at-bats in just about per week.
“We are in point of fact seeking to bear in mind of now not simply Opening Day,” Roberts mentioned. “No longer striking him in hurt’s method. … We do not wish to put him in place the place he may just get harm.”
Betts is creating a full-time transition to shortstop this season after enjoying maximum of his occupation in proper box and 2d base. The 2018 American League MVP hit .289 with 19 homers and 75 RBIs ultimate season, serving to the Dodgers win the International Collection.
