Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs due to illness, losing nearly 15 pounds and struggling with dehydration and weakness. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned Betts may return to the US early to rest for the domestic opener, with Miguel Rojas filling in at shortstop for the two games in Tokyo. Betts, transitioning to full-time shortstop this season, had flu-like symptoms before the trip and has not recovered as quickly as expected, impacting his ability to play in the opening games of the MLB season.
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