The upcoming Tokyo Series will surely have no dearth of stars hitting the Tokyo Dome, but a good name will be missed. The Dodgers’ shortstop, Mookie Betts. While it was earlier reported that he was caught up with the flu, the team now 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 going all around the park. Moreover, the value Betts offers is too big to replace. This is the reason that 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. Therefore, it is a significant loss for the team to have him miss the Tokyo games. Well, the buzz is around that 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 that 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 that can be 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 surely a big loss.

Well, now that Betts is gone from the Tokyo Series, the bigger question here 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 that Betts will be available for the regular season, considering a normal flu will be cured in the next few days. A ray of hope here.

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 Freedie 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.

As per the official report, Mookie Betts is out due to 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. A similar emotion was shared by one user about how everything is right with Betts and nothing is hidden. Hopefully, it’s nothing like that, and as he is set to return before the regular season, rumors shouldn’t be promoted.

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 in the team. Whether it’s the right field, shortstop, or second base, Betts shows his versatility, which is a big shoe to replace.

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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