Now with the Winter Olympics done, will Japan's top star Shohei Ohtani compete in the upcoming World Baseball Classic?

Ohtani will only be a DH during the WBC, but he plans to simulate live pitching sessions and throw bullpens while away from the Dodgers.

The war of words for the next World Baseball Classic (WBC), starting March 5, has already begun, and Team USA’s stars aren’t letting Japan’s Shohei Ohtani have the last laugh. This year, under Aaron Judge’s leadership,

In the eyes of some, Ohtani has essentially emerged as the uncrowned National League Most Valuable Player for each season until further notice.