There are still options at shortstop for the Dodgers if Betts misses more time. Miguel Rojas played all 18 innings in Tokyo, Kiké Hernández has 183 career appearances at the position, and Chris Taylor, though he hasn’t played shortstop since 2023, can step in if needed.

Dodgers star Mookie Betts, who has been dealing with an illness that prevented him from keeping solid food down, is trending toward playing Thursday.

Mookie Betts was unable to play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' first two games of the regular season in Tokyo last week due to an illness — and he still may not be able to suit up this week. The Dodgers swept the two-game set overseas against the Chicago Cubs,