Mookie Betts will not play in the season-opening Tokyo Series as he continues to recover from an illness, manager Dave Roberts said on Monday. The Dodgers' shortstop is expected to be ready in time for the domestic opener.

Mookie Betts will miss both of the Dodgers’ season-opening games at the Tokyo Dome this week against the Chicago Cubs, manager Dave Roberts said Monday.

TOKYO — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts won’t be available for Opening Day and will not take part in either of the two Tokyo Series games against the Chicago Cubs due to a lingering illness, manager Dave Roberts said on Monday. The Dodgers are contemplating sending the former MVP home early to Los Angeles to continue to recuperate.