MLB in brief: Shohei Ohtani is ready | Just one month

Shohei Ohtani is ready

He's already at his team's camp, dressed in his full uniform.

Shohei Ohtani has arrived in Arizona nine days before pitchers are set to report to Spring Training.

Ohtani is also rocking his full Dodgers uniform

: @masayakotani pic.twitter.com/fD3cUaSgBe

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) February 4, 2026

Just one month

The World Baseball Classic is approaching.

We are 1 month away from the #WorldBaseballClassic! pic.twitter.com/D8hEcLtU2f

— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) February 4, 2026

The Puerto Ricans will be there, by the way. Jose Berrios will be able to go, and the Puerto Rican club hopes that the insurance process will be more lenient towards certain stars.

This is fantastic news

PUERTO RICO WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 WBC

Contemplating withdrawing due to insurance issues, after some progress, Team PR has decided to play pic.twitter.com/P91doi3Owp

— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) February 4, 2026

Two additions

Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be at the Classic.

All that Jazz

Jazz Chisholm Jr. joins Team Great Britain for the 2026 #WorldBaseballClassic pic.twitter.com/488wjFaLY5

— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) February 4, 2026

Masataka Yoshida too.

Masataka Yoshida will suit up for Japan in the WBC again pic.twitter.com/D0Gz4oWnDm

— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 4, 2026

Another addition to Boston?

A right-handed outfielder is reportedly on the club's radar.

The Red Sox are exploring the possibility of adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, adding an infielder remains a priority. Grichuck, Marte, and Pham mentioned.

– @TheAthleticMLB pic.twitter.com/YDLxeKbSE2

— Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) February 4, 2026

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