Los Angeles superstar Mookie Betts could miss the start of the season due to the ongoing illness he is fighting for. Betts revealed he lost nearly 25 pounds since he got sick. The need to assess whether he can play with so much weight loss.
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“You’re already playing uphill,” Betts said. “I weigh 157 pounds and that’s a low way.”
Betts admitted that his spot was in danger on his first day roster as strength and stamina were a prolonged issue and not disappears by a home opener on Thursday.
“That’s a rough question just because you’re going out there, playing four innings and putting your team in the red at that point,” Betts said when asked if he thought he would be ready to play Thursday. “You really don’t want to do that, and you’re putting yourself in the deficit.
The superstar is making an unprecedented transition to an unprecedented shortstop this season. Is it worth playing sick and risking further injuries?
Betts appears to be at a crossroads.
“…I’m not saying I don’t want to do that. It’s only Game 1 of the season. Do I really want to give myself a lot of the tough fights? I mean, is it necessary? But does that make logical sense?
Betts’ natural competitors will want to be on the first day’s roster, but if he extends his debut until he fully recovers, that’s in the best interests of the guy and the .
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