The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without star Mookie Betts during the two-game Tokyo Series vs. the Chicago Cubs, starting on Tuesday, because of an illness that he's had for the past week, manager Dave Roberts told the media.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be one of two teams to open the MLB season in Tokyo, with their key players expected to take the field. However, Dave Roberts had to address concerns about Mookie Betts' health.

Manager Dave Roberts said that Mookie Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to get rehydrated and gain strength.