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.

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 suffered one of the biggest blows before the opening day game against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo. Right fielder Mookie Betts made headlines after he was sidelined due to an illness during the Dodgers’ trip to Tokyo.