While complete plans have not yet been finalized, the Dodgers are believed to be likely to open their 2025 season with an international series in Japan, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.
Including the Dodgers in MLB’s 2025 Japan games became a logical decision after Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed with the club this offseason. In recent months, team officials had viewed their selection for the trip as a strong possibility.
On Sunday, USA Today reported that the Dodgers and Chicago Cubs have “been privately informed” that they have been selected to open the 2025 season in Tokyo.