Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will be absent from two exhibition games in Japan due to illness, as confirmed by manager Dave Roberts. Betts began experiencing flu-like symptoms prior to the team's travel from Arizona. Although he is in Japan and under medical care, he has lost weight and is being hydrated. Roberts expressed hope that Betts will be fit for the Dodgers' first regular season game against the Chicago Cubs. This season marks Betts' transition to shortstop after years in other positions.
"Mookie is here today, but he's been really sick. Lost some weight, so we're trying to get him hydrated. He's going to work out a little today, but he won't be playing either tonight or tomorrow."
"He started to feel flu-like symptoms during the team's final day in Arizona, but team doctors said he was OK to make the long trip to Japan."
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