Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that has lingered for the past week. Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Betts is starting to feel better but has lost nearly 15 pounds and is still trying to get rehydrated and gain strength.

Shortstop Mookie Betts has officially been ruled out of playing in the Los Angeles Dodgers season-opening Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs, while continuing to recover from an illness. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Sunday evening that the eight-time All Star will not be playing in either Tokyo Series game as he’s been facing