Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts has been sidelined by an illness during the team’s trip to Japan, but manager Dave Roberts provided the latest update on his status for Opening Day.
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“I think that we’re really trying to be mindful of not just Opening Day, but not putting him in harm’s way,” Roberts said. “He hasn’t taken live at-bats or played in any games and not to put him in a position where he potentially could get hurt.