LOS ANGELES — The baseball world was shaken this morning when several reputable sources from Japan and the US confirmed that Roki Sasaki – the “165 km/h monster” of the Los Angeles Dodgers – is expected to be part of the Japanese national team at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This is the first major news before the tournament, opening up the prospect of Japan fielding the strongest lineup in WBC history.

Just before the news about Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani caused a sensation among fans by declaring that he will definitely return to the WBC 2026 to defend his title. Ohtani’s return was enough to worry opponents — but now Japan could add Sasaki, making them the most dangerous team in a decade.

A Japanese baseball official is blunt:
“Ohtani is the symbol. Sasaki is the weapon.”

Sasaki – Ohtani: A duo never seen before in Japanese baseball history

Sasaki and Ohtani are more than just Dodgers teammates.
They are two generations – two styles – but they share one thing: no one in the world pitches like them.
Ohtani has global influence, unmatched two-way ability.
Sasaki is the epitome of the “perfect pitcher”: 100 mph, accuracy, and fearsome coolness.
If they appear together at the 2026 WBC, they will become the most powerful pitching duo in the history of the tournament, and could break every record the WBC has ever recorded.

Following their 2023 championship, Japan entered a transitional period with a number of aging key players.

To maintain their global dominance, they needed a new face – a young leader – a successor icon.

Roki Sasaki was the perfect answer:

Superior MLB speed

Ironclad mentality

Big stage experience

Considered the most promising Japanese pitcher of the new generation

With Sasaki, Japan not only maintained their winning spirit but also prepared to usher in the next era of dominance.

Immediately, social media exploded with leaked information:

Japanese fans: “WBC 2026 will be a nightmare for the rest of the world.”

Dodgers fans: “We have the strongest duo in MLB — and they will bring that to the international stage.”

American fans warned: “Team USA needs to prepare more. A lot more.”

Experts predict that the 2026 WBC could be the most competitive tournament in history — but also one where Japan enters with a “destructive” advantage.

Although there has been no official announcement from Sasaki or the Japan Baseball Federation, sources confirm:
It’s only a matter of time.
Once Sasaki confirms, Japan will have the most formidable lineup ever:
Ohtani – Sasaki – Yamamoto – Murakami – Yoshida.

With such a star-studded team, Japan’s goal is not simply to defend their title — but to completely dominate, creating an era that the world will be forced to acknowledge.
The 2026 WBC is approaching. And it seems Japan is ready to blow away any opponent with just two names:
Shohei Ohtani & Roki Sasaki — the “Twin Gods” of world baseball.