Mookie Betts' Absence from Dodgers' Cactus League Games Explained
The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for an exciting start to the MLB season, heading to Japan for a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs. However, fans noticed a key absence in the final two Cactus League games—Mookie Betts was nowhere to be seen. Naturally, speculation started swirling, but now we have the answer.
It turns out Betts was dealing with an illness that kept him off the field. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the star shortstop wasn’t healthy enough to play in those exhibition games. While that might have concerned some fans, there’s good news—Betts is still traveling with the team to Japan. In fact, the Dodgers’ official Instagram account shared a photo of Betts and his wife boarding the plane, putting to rest any major concerns about his status.
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Before missing those two games, Betts had been putting up solid numbers in spring training. In 25 at-bats, he managed six hits, three RBIs, and a home run, with a batting average of .240. While it’s just a small sample size, Dodgers fans know that Betts always finds his rhythm when it counts. After all, last season he put up impressive numbers despite missing about six weeks with a broken wrist. He finished the year batting .289/.372/.491 with 19 home runs, 75 RBIs, and a WAR of 4.8—more than proving his value to the team.
The good news is that this illness doesn’t seem to be anything serious. If it were, Roberts likely would have raised more concern or even kept Betts from traveling. With the team focused on defending their World Series title, Betts remains a cornerstone of the roster, ready to make an impact.
Fans are eager to see him back in action, and if all goes well, he may even get some playing time in the exhibition games before Opening Day on March 18. One thing is for sure—when Mookie Betts is on the field, he’s a game-changer. Dodgers fans will be hoping he’s at full strength as they embark on their journey to secure back-to-back championships, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished in a quarter-century.
So, for those worried about Betts’ absence, rest easy. He’s still very much part of this team’s plans, and all signs point to him being ready to go when it really matters.
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