Sun Mar 30 03:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Dodgers Utility Player Kiké Hernández Misses Opening Day Due to Illness
**Los Angeles, CA** – Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernández missed the team’s Opening Day due to illness, manager Dave Roberts revealed. Hernández was unable to attend the home opener and reported feeling unwell, experiencing nausea and vomiting. While Roberts hopes it’s not the same illness that sidelined superstar Mookie Betts earlier, the manager acknowledged the similarity in symptoms.
Betts, who missed the final Cactus League games and the Tokyo Series due to a severe stomach illness and significant weight loss, was reportedly struggling with repeated vomiting. Speculation surrounding norovirus remains unconfirmed. His absence was a significant blow to the team’s starting lineup.
Roberts stated that the timeline of Hernández’s illness differs from Betts’, suggesting a different cause, though he admitted uncertainty. The team is focused on getting Hernández hydrated and rested. The Dodgers also announced a last-minute trade with the Red Sox to acquire a pitcher before the start of the season.
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