Mookie Betts lost 15 pounds battling an illness this week, knocking the former MVP out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' two games against the Chicago Cubs in Japan.

Manager Dave Roberts said eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts might fly back to the United States before the team in an effort to rest and prepare for the domestic opener on March 27.

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be without one of their star players on Tuesday when they begin a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, to kick off the MLB season. According to reports, shortstop Mookie Betts is dealing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be healthy enough and over it before Tuesday's opening game.