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Shohei Ohtani posts on social media he will participate in next year’s World Baseball Classic, but it’s unclear if he will pitch in the tournament.

Given Ohtani’s heavy postseason load during the Dodgers’ World Series run, it’s possible his time on the mound is limited in the WBC.

The Dodgers face similar considerations with Japanese teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.

Shohei Ohtani will once again represent Team Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic .

Whether or not he pitches in the international tournament, however, remains unclear.

On Monday, Ohtani announced on Instagram he is planning to participate in the WBC for the second time in his career.

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