What has been an underwhelming and disappointing season thus far for Mookie Betts took another turn Sunday when he was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup due to an allergic reaction and eye trouble.
“He woke up with allergies, couldn’t keep his eyes open,” manager Dave Roberts explained. “It’s an allergy thing, so we’re getting drops and kind of trying to manage it. It’s kind of one of these things right now that’s compiling. It’s where we’re at, but we’re going to need him.
“It’s something that hasn’t happened before. Again, he wants to be in there.