Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT5' 10'' , 176 lbs
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Birthdate08/17/1998 (26)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) is slated to throw a two-inning simulated game on Wednesday, which he'll follow up with a three-inning sim game before being sent on a minor-league rehab assignment. Yamamoto has said his goal is to make it back to the Dodgers down the stretch sometime in early-to-mid September. He took a big step forward in his throwing progression on Friday, when he faced hitters during a live simulated game for the first time since landing on the injured list in June with right triceps tightness. Fantasy managers should be stashing the 26-year-old star right-hander in all leagues, as Yamamoto has a 2.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 84:17 K:BB in 74 innings this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) threw 17 pitches to live hitters during a batting practice session on Friday in his first time facing live hitters since going on the injured list back in June. Manager Dave Roberts said they cut the session short due to the heat. Yamamoto said he continues to feel good, but he'll need at least two more live sessions before going on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 25-year-old isn't going to rejoin LA's starting lineup until September most likely, but that doesn't mean fantasy managers should send him to the waiver wire. In his first 14 big-league starts in 2024 before injuring his right triceps, Yamamoto went 6-2 for the Dodgers with a strong 2.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and impressive 27.9% strikeout rate and 5.7% walk rate in 74 frames.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Los Angeles on Tuesday that consisted of around 40 pitches, simulating an inning break part of the way through. Yamamoto will join the Dodgers in St. Louis this weekend and throw to hitters on Friday. The Japanese starter is progressing towards a minor-league rehab assignment. He has not pitched for the Dodgers since June 15, so it's likely that he'll need more than one rehab start, meaning there's a good chance we won't see Yamamoto back in the big-league rotation until early September. While the 25-year-old big offseason acquisition has had some bumps in his first big-league season, overall he's been solid for fantasy managers with six wins, a 2.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and a strong 27.9% strikeout rate in his first 14 starts for LA. He shouldn't be available on the waiver wire.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) is set to throw another bullpen session on Tuesday and then is expected to travel to St. Louis to rejoin the Dodgers to face live hitters. The right-hander has thrown several successful bullpen sessions so far. Yamamoto was transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 13 due to right triceps tightness after originally hitting the 15-day IL in mid-June. In his final three starts before hitting the IL, he held a stellar 0.60 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with an overall 2.92 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 74 frames. Yamamoto is worth keeping on your IL spot, given the elite upside he could provide during the stretch run.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium before the team's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. It comes after Yamamoto threw a 20-pitch bullpen on Saturday, which was his first since going on the injured list on June 16 with tightness in his right triceps. The 25-year-old Japanese hurler is clearly making progress, but he remains without a timetable for a return, and it's unknown is the Dodgers will require him to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the big-league starting rotation. We'll have a better idea of his timetable once he begins facing live hitters again. Although time is running out for Yamamoto to contribute in fantasy, he's worth stashing after going 6-2 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 84 K's in 74 innings in his first 14 big-league starts this year.