"If I feel 100 percent, I'll go play, but I am not going to force anything," Beltre said. "My main concern is to be ready for the season. We have a lot to accomplish as a team. That's the reason why I am here."
The Dominican Republic is scheduled to begin the World Baseball Classic when it plays Canada on March 9 in Miami.
Beltre said if he can't play in the first round, he might consider joining the Dominican team if it advances in the tournament.
"If in two weeks I feel I can do everything and not hold back .