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Japan Names Ohtani and Yamamoto to WBC Roster With Record MLB Contingent

Manager Hirokazu Ibata will decide Shohei Ohtani’s pitching role after he throws in spring training.

Yamamoto Set to Pitch for Japan at 2026 WBC as Ohtani Commits, Sasaki Expected to Skip