As the Dodgers returned to the United States ahead of their home opener Thursday vs. the Detroit Tigers, Roberts says that Betts is on the mend. According to a report from ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, Roberts said he's "really encouraged" by Betts's progress and thinks he will be ready to play 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,

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.