Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

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.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday. It was Yamamoto's first bullpen session since being placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury. " He threw fastballs, curveballs, and splitters in Saturday's bullpen session. The team was excited about his command and velocity," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list since June 16 with a rotator cuff strain. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list and will look to continue to progress in his rehab without any setbacks. Yamamoto could return by September, and fantasy managers should continue to stash him in all leagues after posting a 2.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and an 84:17 K: BB across 74 innings in 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. The right-hander is working his way back from a rotator cuff issue that has sidelined him since mid-June. The assumption is that Yoshinobu is going to need a few throwing sessions before beginning a rehab assignment. If everything goes well, Yamamoto could be back in the Dodgers rotation by the end of August.