Mookie Betts ‘undecided’ for visit to White House following Donald Trump’s invitation after skipping trip in 2019

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they had accepted an invitation to The White House from President Donald Trump. In April, the team will travel to the White House to celebrate the 2024 World Series triumph with him. However, Mookie Betts might not join them as he is yet to make a decision regarding it.

Every championship winners gets invited to the White House in Washington, D.C. to celebrate their championship win. Last season, the Dodgers clinched their 8th World Series title as they defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 in the best-of-seven series.

The Dodgers will travel to Washington to take on the Washington Nationals on April 7. It is during this visit that they will visit Trump and celebrate with him.

While the fans on social media are unhappy with this decision, Betts is “undecided” on whether to go or not. He had skipped the trip in 2019 when the Boston Red Sox traveled to the White House. As per Jack Harris of LA Times, the 3-time World Series winner will discuss this with his family.

Mookie Betts, who did not go to the White House during the Red Sox’s 2019 visit in Trump’s first term, said he is undecided if he will go this time. Said he will talk it over with his family

Jack Harris on X

Mookie Betts, who did not go to the White House during the Red Sox’s 2019 visit in Trump’s first term, said he is undecided if he will go this time. Said he will talk it over with his family

— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) March 25, 2025

This development comes just a few days after the Trump administration came under fire for removing the article of Jackie Robinson from the Department of Defense (DoD) website. A page regarding the life of Robinson about his baseball and military career was removed amid the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) purge. After extreme backlash the page was restored.

Mookie Betts provides positive update regarding health following mysterious illness

Just before the Tokyo Series in Japan, Mookie Betts got diagnosed with a mysterious illness. The shortstop was having trouble keeping solid foods down as he kept on throwing up. This lead to him losing over 20 pounds and being scared to eat. On Tuesday though, he provided a positive update regarding his health.

Before Betts spoke about his health, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had provided positive news regarding him. The Japanese-American manager informed that Betts was feeling better and will be on the field for the final exhibition game.

Betts did play in that game. After the match he spoke with the reporters and claimed that he was doing fine.

I’m perfectly fine, perfectly normal… I’m actually stronger than I was before. My body’s been perfectly fine. It’s only been my stomach.

Mookie Betts told the reporters

Mookie Betts speaks with the media about his health postgame after tonight's Spring Training finale with the Angels. #DodgersST pic.twitter.com/dz4lRosWNa

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) March 26, 2025

The 32-year-old added that the medicine he was given had worked. He also mentioned that he needs to stay away from something. However, he did not disclose what he was advised to stay away from. As for his participation, he will be part of the Dodgers team that will take on the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Mookie Betts’ teammate Shohei Ohtani getting ready for a huge return in the 2025 season for LA Dodgers

As Mookie Betts gets ready to return to regular baseball action after missing some time due to the mysterious illness, his teammate Shohei Ohtani is also getting ready for a huge return. On Saturday, March 29, the Japanese international will take part in a bullpen session.

Ohtani has been working to get back in shape to pitch again. During the offseason, he was seen throwing some pitches in a park. At the Spring Training, he took to the mound and threw some pitches as well.

This Saturday, he will take part in a bullpen session as per Dave Roberts. This will be the first time he takes to the mound since February 25. However, Roberts did not provide an exact timeline regarding the return of Ohtani as a two-way star.

Shohei Ohtani will throw a bullpen session this Saturday, per Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. It will be Ohtani's first time throwing off a mound since Feb. 25, as he continues his return from elbow surgery. pic.twitter.com/2GGlpHGTlX

— MLB (@MLB) March 25, 2025

Ohtani has not pitched in the MLB since August 2023. He would injure his elbow, which led to him undergoing surgery. This kept him out of pitching in the 2024 season and forced him to play only as the Designated Hitter (DH) last year. He ended up creating the 50-50 club (50 home runs and 50 stolen bases) and won his 3rd unanimous MVP.