Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained that superstar Mookie Betts wasn't with the team on Friday to kick off a three-game set against the Boston Red Sox due to a death in his family. Roberts also noted that Betts is on his way to Fenway Park and will then make the decision if he will pinch hit on Saturday or not.

Dodgers star Mookie Betts is expected to return to the team sometime Saturday night after missing a game due to a death in the family, manager Dave Roberts said.

After being out of the lineup for two straight games against the Red Sox, Mookie Betts got a major update on his status with the Dodgers.