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MLB, Baseball Herren, USA NLCS-Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets Oct 17, 2024 New York City, New York, USA Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts 50 takes the field before game four of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. New York City Citi Field New York USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJohnxJonesx 20241017_mcd_ja1_1
The upcoming Tokyo Series will undoubtedly have no dearth of stars hitting the Tokyo Dome. But a key player goes missing – the Dodgers’ shortstop, Mookie Betts. While it was earlier reported he caught up with a flu, the team officially announced his absence from the Tokyo Series. Yes, the Dodgers are immune enough to get a replacement for Betts, but the fans will miss his hits around the park.
Moreover, the value Betts offers is too big to replace. This is the reason the fans went gaga upon hearing the news. However, with Betts unavailable now, how much will the Dodgers be affected?
The Yankees know best what it means to lose a starting player. Given how well he performed in the Korea series the previous year, it was anticipated that Betts would excel in the Japan series as well. In 2024, he hit one home run and two RBIs in Korea. Additionally, Betts had a fantastic season for the Dodgers in 2024, hitting 19 home runs in 116 games.
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Therefore, it’s a significant loss for the team and the player to miss the Tokyo tour. Well, the buzz is around how the Dodgers might send him back home early, “Mookie Betts has been ruled out of the Tokyo Series.”
That’s the official statement offered by the Dodgers, leaving the fans sulking. According to the Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, it was initially hoped he would participate in Monday’s exercise before being reassessed.
However, Betts has been officially ruled out of Tuesday and Wednesday’s games against the Cubs because he did not attend the workout. Well, Miguel Rojas is set to replace Betts, but the fans cannot keep calm and are flooding the X thread wishing for Betts.
Betts’s absence left the fans feeling deserted
There’s nothing more negative than losing a starting player just before the season opener. Every team tried to start on a positive note, which got hampered here. One fan shared the same emotion about how it is not a good way to start a season. Moreover, a player like Mookie Betts, who got his 7th Silver Slugger last year, is undoubtedly an enormous loss.
Not a good start to the season
— As A Father… (@_MrKMunroe) March 17, 2025
What’s your perspective on:
Can the Dodgers survive the Tokyo Series without Mookie Betts, or is this a major setback?
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Well, now that Betts is gone from the Tokyo Series, the bigger question is: Will he be ready for the regular season opener back in the US? That’s more important for the team. Fans are equally concerned about the same. A user asked the same question. It seems Betts will be available for the regular season, considering normal flu will be cured in the next few days. A ray of hope here!
Would he be good by opening day back here in LA?
— dodyers_de__losangeles (@Balaclavat83271) March 17, 2025
Injuries in any form, whether major or minor, are not a positive sign for any team, and the Dodgers are no exception. An enthusiast shared how Betts’s injury could make things worse for the team, considering Freddie Freeman is still not fully fit. For the unversed, Freeman has an ankle injury this off-season. Although he recovered well, he is just not 100% fit.
Damn injuries starting already Freeman isn’t 100’percent either
— bill parker (@rubydog556) March 17, 2025
As per the official report, Mookie Betts is out because of his weight loss from the flu. However, is that all that happened? Could Betts not be fielded for any of the games in Tokyo? The fans are still not going with the news. One user shared a similar emotion about how everything is right with Betts and nothing remains hidden. Hopefully, it’s nothing like that, and as he is set to return before the regular season, as people shouldn’t support rumors.
What’s wrong with this guy ? What’s he got that nobody saying ? https://t.co/o8GLnY6fD4
— Adrian (@JelloIzJigglin) March 17, 2025
Shohei Ohtani fans are feeling bad for Mookie Betts. Why not when they are from the same team? One such Ohtani fan shared his good wishes to Betts. It’s nothing but shows the importance of Betts on the team. Whether it’s the right field, shortstop, or second base, Betts shows his versatility, which is a big shoe to replace.
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oh no😭
お大事にね…🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/Bi594WoQ66— tomomo (@tomomo_shohei) March 17, 2025
The Tokyo Series is set to begin tomorrow. Hopefully, Mookie Betts will recover in the next few days, and the fans can witness him in the regular season opener.
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Can the Dodgers survive the Tokyo Series without Mookie Betts, or is this a major setback?