Mookie Betts' Status for Dodgers' Home Opener Remains Uncertain Amid Health Recovery

The Dodgers star has shown slight improvement after battling a severe stomach illness, but no decision has been made on his availability for Thursday's game.

Mookie Betts has lost nearly 20 pounds due to an undiagnosed stomach illness that has prevented him from keeping down solid food for two weeks.
The illness began prior to the Dodgers' trip to Tokyo for the season opener, forcing Betts to return to Los Angeles early for medical evaluation.
Despite undergoing various tests that returned normal results, doctors have yet to determine the cause of his condition, though he has started new medication to calm his stomach.
Betts has been able to complete workouts and recently managed to keep down some solid food, signaling slight progress in his recovery.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed cautious optimism about Betts' potential return for the home opener, with Miguel Rojas considered as a short-term replacement if needed.