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Dodgers: Mookie Betts Returns to Lineup Weighing Slightly Less

Mookie Betts had a rough week with the Dodgers. The star right-fielder contracted food poisoning early last week and had to sit out several games. Betts makes his return to the lineup tonight as Los Angeles takes on Milwaukee at Camelback Ranch.

Mookie Betts, back in the lineup tonight after a bout of food poisoning, said he feels fine.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) March 11, 2020

It was a scary time for Betts to be sick, as the coronavirus hysteria has already started to sweep through Major League Baseball. Betts was a late scratch from last Friday’s game, and Dave Roberts wasn’t sure how long he would be out.