Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke to the media about Shohei Ohtani’s status heading into the World Baseball Classic at the MLB Winter Meetings.
Ohtani made his return to the mound in 2025 after not pitching for the entirety of 2024, and slowly worked his way up to pitching six innings towards the end of the season. With the extended season, though, and the quick start up with the WBC, the Dodgers are being cautious with Ohtani’s participation in the tournament.
“I don’t know,” Roberts said when asked if Ohtani would pitch in the WBC. “I’m hoping he doesn’t.