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flag Ohtani and Yamamoto will play limited spring training games before joining Team Japan for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

flag Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will appear in select Cactus League spring training games for the Los Angeles Dodgers before joining Team Japan for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. flag Ohtani, set to lead off as designated hitter in the season opener, will have limited at-bats and may pitch soon, with his exact departure date pending. flag Yamamoto, the World Series MVP, will pitch two innings and 35 pitches in his final spring outing before the WBC. flag Both players’ workloads will be carefully managed, with plans for gradual ramp-up upon their return. flag The tournament begins in March, with Japan defending its title.

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