The Los Angeles Dodgers Tokyo Series opener may not have Mookie Betts. Fans hoping to look at the perennial All-Star may not get that luxury.

Betts is ruled out against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed to reporters Sunday that Betts is coping with an illness.

Betts made the foreign trip experience in Tokyo and participated in batting exercise. However, ESPN Los Angeles radio host caught this video of Betts walking gingerly into the dugout. That’s while Betts’ reputation became in question.

Mookie Betts gingerly walking off the field after working out pregame. He is sick and will sit out his second straight game before being reevaluated tomorrow to see if he can play Opening Day against the Cubs. pic.twitter.com/H2cSqIKWWv

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) March 16, 2025

Betts is now formally ruled out for the Dodgers’ season opener set for March 18. Roberts will now have to rearrange his batting order earlier than going through the Cubs.

The three-time World Series champion Betts has put together a decorated 11-season profession. One that features eight All-Star appearances to go along with his trio of rings.

But he is faced with the hassle of completing a full 162-game season. Even dating back to his first years.

Betts has by no means played past 158 total games in his profession. The most he’s performed here was in 2016, even as with the Boston Red Sox—which turned into his first All-Star season in the American League.

He’s in no way performed greater than 152 contests in a single season since his Dodgers arrival. Betts is getting into his 6th season in the Dodger Blue.

The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder is fresh off pounding 130 total hits at the time in the Dodgers’ 2024 WS run. He additionally smacked 19 home runs and scored 75 runs. Betts additionally drove in 75 runners.

The future Hall of Famer entered 2025 as a part of the maximum surprisingly expected Dodgers season yet. Not only is Betts aiming to guard the World Series title with Los Angeles, but he pulled off a crucial move before the season commenced. Betts moved over to shortstop—a move he shared leaves him hoping he can “show himself right.”

Now Roberts additionally has to look for an alternative shortstop as Betts goes on the mend.