Mookie Betts and Former Red Sox MVP Battle Undiagnosed Illnesses, Raising Concerns
Los Angeles Dodgers' star Mookie Betts and a former Boston Red Sox MVP are currently battling undiagnosed illnesses that have led to significant weight loss and raised concerns about their health. Betts, who has lost 15 pounds, is fighting a stomach illness that remains undiagnosed, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Despite the health challenges, Roberts expects Betts to play in the team's upcoming opener.
Similarly, the former Red Sox MVP, whose identity has not been disclosed, has lost 25 pounds due to a mystery illness. The player expressed fear and uncertainty, stating, "I'm scared to eat," highlighting the severity of the condition. The baseball community is closely watching both cases, hoping for swift diagnoses and effective treatments.
These incidents underscore the unpredictable nature of health challenges athletes can face, even at the peak of their careers. Fans and teams alike are rallying in support, wishing for the speedy recovery of these prominent players as they navigate these mysterious health issues.
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What's wrong with Mookie?
Dodgers' Mookie Betts remains out with undiagnosed stomach illness: 'My body's just kind of eating itself'
Is Mookie Betts healthy?
“My vitals, everything has come back clean. Blood tests, everything has come back really, really clean,” Betts said. “I'm healthy. I guess it's just something with my stomach being really aggravated so I started some new medicine now to try and calm my stomach down.”
Is Mookie Betts in Japan?
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts, a Nashville John Overton High School graduate, has left Tokyo and will miss his team's two-game series there against the Chicago Cubs because of an undisclosed illness.
Why isn't Mookie Betts playing?
Betts will miss both Tokyo Series games with illness Prior to Tuesday morning's game, Roberts said Betts flew home early in order to give him more time to rebuild strength in a familiar environment. He said Betts lost 'close to 15 pounds' due to the illness.
