It’s Triple-A’s turn up to bat on Friday.

Mookie Betts returned to action on Tuesday for the Dodgers’ spring finale at Angel Stadium after battling a stomach illness that had kept him out of the lineup since March 9. Betts ended up playing five innings at shortstop and going 0-for-3 in three at-bats.

The 2025 Opening Day prospect roster announcements began last week when the Cubs informed Matt Shaw (MLB No. 19) he was making the trip overseas to compete in the Tokyo Series.

Opening Day in Los Angeles pits a young team who staked a surprising path to the postseason in 2024 against a juggernaut in the early stages of defending its World Series title.

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For many Dodgers, the highlight of their weeklong trip to Japan for the Tokyo Series did not take place on the field -- although they all greatly enjoyed the Tokyo Dome atmosphere and experiencing what was, for the majority of them, a new city and country.

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