TOKYO — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts remains to be struggling to get better from an sickness, with supervisor Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will probably be prepared for Opening Day towards the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan.
Betts was capable of undergo a light-weight exercise Sunday however turned drained rapidly.
“Actually confirmed some fatigue, understandably so,” Roberts mentioned. “We’ll see how he is available in tomorrow. He needs to be right here for the exercise. We’ll attempt to do some extra tomorrow.”
Roberts mentioned Saturday that Betts began affected by flu-like signs in Arizona, the day earlier than the group left for Japan. He nonetheless made the lengthy aircraft journey however hasn’t recovered as rapidly as hoped and missed the Dodgers’ two exhibition video games towards Japanese groups over the weekend.
Roberts mentioned Betts might want to present substantial enchancment Monday to play towards the Cubs.
“To have the ability to undergo a complete exercise and never really feel that very same fatigue would give us an opportunity,” Roberts mentioned. “However something outdoors of that, I simply do not assume our coaching workers would be ok with that.”
Betts hasn’t taken dwell at-bats in almost every week.
“We’re actually making an attempt to be conscious of not simply Opening Day,” Roberts mentioned. “Not placing him in hurt’s manner. … We do not need to put him in place the place he may get harm.”
Betts is making a full-time transition to shortstop this season after taking part in most of his profession in proper discipline and second base. The 2018 American League MVP hit .289 with 19 homers and 75 RBIs final season, serving to the Dodgers win the World Collection.
