Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani capped off his second consecutive World Series title by claiming his fourth MVP award and baseball fans won't have to wait long to see the two-way star back in action.Ohtani announced that he will be representing Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Monday. The Japanese superstar made the announcement in a social media post.However, fans are concerned for the Japanese star, who signed a $700 million contract with the Dodgers ahead of the 2024 season."I hope he does not. I don't want to see him get hurt. I also understand - he has pride and does not want to let his home country down. I also believe Dave said he did not want Ohtani to PITCH in the tournament."Keeping IT 💯 @MortgageSense83LINKI hope he does not. I don't want to see him get hurt. I also understand - he has pride and does not want to let his home country down. I also believe Dave said he did not want Ohtani to PITCH in the tournament."Japan’s loving that Ohtani is committing to the 2026 WBC but the reaction back home has two clear themes: Huge pride that he’ll represent Japan again, and real concern about his arm after surgery. So the sentiment isn’t anti-pitching. it’s pro-Ohtani’s longevity. Let him mash."Frenchy @FrenchyBamLINKJapan’s loving that Ohtani is committing to the 2026 WBC but the reaction back home has two clear themes: Huge pride that he’ll represent Japan again, and real concern about his arm after surgery. So the sentiment isn’t anti-pitching. it’s pro-Ohtani’s longevity. Let him mash"Not at all comfortable him doing this."Daewoong Kim @DavidDKim2LINKNot at all comfortable him doing this."Our front office need to understand that we don't own his time. He's made a commitment to his country, we can't get in the way of that, no matter the risks."Michael Bogbo @mikesensationalLINKOur front office need to understand that we don't own his time. He's made a commitment to his country, we can't get in the way of that, no matter the risks."I feel a bit uneasy when I think about the Dodgers aiming for a third consecutive championship, but I respect Ohtani for standing up for Japan."きゅうり㊗高市総理で似非保守終了ｗ @Cih1po2asY50006LINKI feel a bit uneasy when I think about the Dodgers aiming for a third consecutive championship, but I respect Ohtani for standing up for Japan."Worried."Earle Carney @CarneyEarl4447LINKWorriedThe concern stems from the fact that Ohtani resumed his two-way role for the first time this year after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery in 2023.