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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 10:26 AM , Published On: Mar 24, 2025 05:07 AM
Today’s news concerns Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, Mookie Betts who is suffering from illness. The baseball superstar, Mookie Betts had to vomit again, a recurring issue he’s been facing. The team has removed him from Sunday’s lineup. The illness sidelined him from the Tokyo series.
Mookie Betts' Early Return from Japan
Los Angeles Dodgers’s trip to Japan was shortened for Mookie Betts. Due to the player’s illness, he was sent home early for treatment and complete recovery.
Mookie Betts Weight Loss and Recovery
Mookie Betts’s illness hindered him from playing in his form. He has reportedly lost nearly 15 pounds due to illness. Betts revealed he weighs just 150 pounds after arriving Camelback Ranch at 175 pounds.
Betts is unable to digest solid food and has been relying on smoothies to compensate for appetite. As a part of the recovery process, Betts has started taking new medication. Hope it benefits him in his healing.
Betts' Return is Uncertain
Betts’ illness is raising uncertainty upon his return to the game. It is doubtful that Bett’s will be able to open the Dodgers' game against the Detroit Tigers. Betts was to play in four innings in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. But he was not capable of doing so due to his constant ailment.
Betts' Frustration
Betts has blurted out his frustration for his constant illness. He said, "I just want to play, man. I'm tired of sitting, tired of just throwing up, tired of doing all this. I just really just want to play.”