Japanische Nationalmannschaft

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will represent Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, while teammate Roki Sasaki will sit out due to injury concerns. Yamamoto's participation comes after a stellar 2025 season and World Series MVP performance. The tournament is scheduled for March 5-17 across Japan, Puerto Rico, and the United States.

25. November 2025 Von KI berichtet

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced on social media that he will represent Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The tournament, set for March, sees Japan aiming to defend their 2023 title. Ohtani, the 2023 WBC MVP, expressed excitement about returning to the international stage.