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Dodgers Eye Skubal Trade, Ohtani's Rotation, Yamamoto's WBC Usage
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the spotlight again, with rumors of a potential trade involving the Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and outfielder Wenceel Perez. In exchange, the Tigers could receive a package of young talent from the Dodgers, including pitchers Emmet Sheehan and Patrick Copen, outfielders Zyhir Hope and James Tibbs the Third, and infielder Alex Freeland. Meanwhile, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will be pitching regularly in 2026, with a strategy to keep him rested and healthy. Additionally, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to pitch for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, while Roki Sasaki will not.
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