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The Dodgers face delicate conversations with Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki over their potential participation in the March 2026 World Baseball Classic.

The team wants to protect its pitchers’ health after heavy postseason workloads, while honoring Japan’s deep cultural respect for the tournament.

No final decisions have been made on Yamamoto and Sasaki’s participation, or whether confirmed participant Ohtani will also pitch besides hitting.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins in less than three months.

Between now and then, the Dodgers will have to have some “delicate” conversations with their star trio of Japanese pitchers.

As of now, Dodgers front office o

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