Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been named the starter for the Dodgers Cactus League opener on Saturday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had said Yamamoto would start one of the first two games. He'll be preparing for the World Baseball Classic.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to pitch in one of the Dodgers first two Cactus League games.

Fantasy Impact

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had said Yamamoto would get in a start before he leaves for the World Baseball Classic. It will likely be either Saturday against the Angels or Sunday against the Padres.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to start a spring training game before he leaves for the World Baseball Classic.

Fantasy Impact

Yamamoto will start for Team Japan in the WBC next month. He'll get in at least one or two starts before then in spring training with the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team will likely start the season with a six-man rotation, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto expected to pitch once a week in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

The Dodgers took a cautious approach with Yamamoto in 2025, limiting his workload to keep him fresh for the postseason, and plan to do the same in 2026. He pitched 173.2 innings last season, posting a 2.49 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 201 strikeouts. While he’s one of the top pitchers in the league, fantasy managers should note he’ll likely be limited to roughly one start per week throughout the season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Blake Snell has been named the Game 1 starter on Friday. Yamamoto will follow him on Saturday before the series heads back to Los Angeles.