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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (Probably) Won't Pitch for Japan in WBC

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The Associated Press

10:42 JST, February 24, 2026

Shohei Ohtani exited spring training camp with a virtual handle-with-care tag as the Dodgers’ two-way star commits his talents to helping Japan win a fourth World Baseball Classic. Well, most of his talents anyway.

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