Los Angeles Dodgers face a high-stakes World Baseball Classic dilemma as Team Japan courts Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, stirring debate over risk versus reward.

Can the Dodgers balance national pride and health while chasing a historic three-peat? Harry Ruiz and Travis Rodgers weigh the risks of letting elite pitchers take on intense March competition after deep playoff runs. Will LA’s stars hit the international stage, or will Dave Roberts keep them close for October glory?

The conversation heats up around left field solutions after Michael Conforto’s struggles in 2024, exploring free agents, blockbuster trades, and homegrown talent like Ryan Ward. Plus, the Dodgers’ bullpen rumors attract eyes toward Raisel Iglesias—will LA gamble on a veteran reliever for stability or trust Tanner Scott to rebound? All that and more on today’s episode of Locked On Dodgers!

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