"The Los Angeles Dodgers will be represented at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with three players currently set to make their country's roster. Clayton Kershaw and Will Smith are suiting up for Team USA, while Shohei Ohtani is joining Team Japan. There is still time for more names to be added to this list, such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki. The pair have not yet been selected, but the Dodgers have given their full support if they are."
"Pages took a promising step forward in his second Major League season and looks to be part of the Dodgers' young core going forward. He improved upon his 2024 season in many major categories at the plate, batting .272/.313/.461 with 27 doubles, 27 home runs and 86 RBI, which translated to a 113 wRC+. His 27 homers were ninth-best in the Majors among players 25 or younger."
"However, Pages didn't end the season on a high note. He struggled mightily in the playoffs, batting .078/.113/.098 in 51 at-bats. He also made multiple mistakes defensively and on the basepaths during the early part of the 2025 season, often times making notable contributions to losses. While he improved in those areas as the season went on, dedicating the offseason to continue building his skillset will be very beneficial."
Three Los Angeles Dodgers are currently committed to the 2026 World Baseball Classic: Clayton Kershaw and Will Smith for Team USA and Shohei Ohtani for Team Japan. Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki remain potential additions and the Dodgers have pledged support if selected. Andy Pagés declined to play for Team Cuba to focus on improving and preparing for a long season. Pagés produced a .272/.313/.461 line with 27 doubles, 27 homers and 86 RBI (113 wRC+) but struggled in the playoffs and made defensive and baserunning mistakes early in 2025, making offseason work advisable.
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