"The Los Angeles Dodgers are sending several of their players to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Will Smith. Joining them from the active roster are Edwin Díaz and Hyeseong Kim. In total, the Dodgers are sending six active players and three prospects, along with the recently retired Clayton Kershaw, giving them 10 players in total representing them."
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that everyone who is participating will be ready to go by the time the WBC starts on March 5. "Yeah, they're ramping up. They'll be ready," he said. "I'm at a loss which guys exactly are going to the Classic. I know Hyeseong is doing stuff, Yamamoto has already thrown a live, and Shohei is taking some at-bats, and he'll be ready. So they're on their way.""
"As for how much playing time each person will receive, that decision will be up to the managers of their respective national teams. Ohtani was among the early arrivals to Camelback Ranch in preparation for the WBC, but he will only be serving as the designated hitter for Team Japan in the tournament. It has been reported that the right-hander will not be taking the mound because he was unable to secure an insurance policy."
The Los Angeles Dodgers are sending several players to the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Will Smith, Edwin Díaz and Hyeseong Kim. The group totals six active roster players, three prospects and recently retired Clayton Kershaw, for ten representatives. Manager Dave Roberts said participating players are ramping up and will be ready by the WBC start on March 5. Playing time will be determined by national team managers. Ohtani will serve only as designated hitter for Team Japan because he could not secure insurance to pitch. League insurance requirements have prevented other high-profile players from participating, and the Dodgers will play an exhibition against Team Mexico on March 4.
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