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flag Shohei Ohtani will play for Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic but won’t pitch to protect his arm for the 2026 MLB season.

flag Shohei Ohtani will play for Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic but will not pitch, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed. flag The 31-year-old, who helped Japan win the 2023 Classic and was named MVP, is prioritizing his arm for the upcoming MLB season. flag After undergoing two elbow surgeries in 2023 and returning in June 2024, Ohtani posted a 2.87 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 47 innings during the 2025 season. flag He also made 14 pitching appearances and is expected to be ready for the Dodgers’ 2026 regular season. flag Japan aims for its fourth title in six Classics.

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