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

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitchers Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch the first and second games of the regular season, respectively in Korea against the San Diego Padres. Glasnow has looked sharp so far this spring, while Yamamoto has struggled in limited appearances. Both pitchers should serve as high-end fantasy options this season, as Yamamoto was perhaps the most hyped free-agent pitcher this off-season and Glasnow has shown dominance in the big leagues when he was healthy with the Rays.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto wasn't nearly as sharp in his second spring start, a 12-9 Cactus League win over the Chicago White Sox. Yamamoto threw three innings, allowing five earned runs on six hits, three walks, and four strikeouts. Despite what the box score might suggest, the righty wasn't hit all that hard as three of the six hits were infield singles and a fourth hit was a bunt single. The three walks in three innings were a bit surprising, however, but the good news is he still averaged more than a K per inning and hasn't given up a long ball through five spring innings. The 25-year-old will look to get back on track next time out.

Both Los Angeles Dodgers right-handers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow are being lined up to pitch in the two-game series in Korea against the division-rival San Diego Padres on March 20-21. Yamamoto is scheduled to throw three to four innings against the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game on Wednesday, while Glasnow will go four innings in a B game. Both Yamamoto and Glasnow will be low-end No. 1 starting options for fantasy managers in the early rounds of upcoming fantasy drafts. The 25-year-old Yamamoto was dominant in Japan and is expected to have a seamless transition in the States in 2024 while serving as LA's ace. Glasnow has already showed dominance in the big leagues with the Rays, but staying healthy has been his issue.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his much-anticipated spring debut on Wednesday in a 6-4 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers. The loss was not in any way attributable to Yamamoto's performance, however, as he tossed two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and no walks while striking out three. In all, the righty threw 19 pitches, 16 of which went for strikes, and he utilized his fastball, curveball, and splitter with resounding success. If it wasn't already, it is now apparent why he was able to win three consecutive Sawamura Awards (NPB equivalent to the Cy Young), and fantasy managers who invested in him have some reassurance in their selection. Currently going off draft boards at 53rd overall (11th starting pitcher), his ADP may creep higher towards RotoBaller's bullish rank of 41st overall (10th starting pitcher) after this strong debut.

The Los Angeles Dodgers plan for right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start a game in their season-opening, two-game series against the division-rival San Diego Padres in South Korea, according to people familiar with the situation who spoke under the condition of anonymity. The 5-foot-10 Japanese pitcher with a less-than-imposing frame will be transitioning from pitching once a week in Japan to pitching once every five or six days in his first year in LA. He'll also have to get used to a slicker ball, and he said he encountered trouble throwing his splitter on Sunday in his second bullpen session of the spring. "I think I'll adjust quickly," Yamamoto said. The Dodgers are expected to use a modified version of a six-man starting rotation, which should afford the 25-year-old rookie a little extra rest here and there. Given the hype and his big contract, Yamamoto is going to be drafted as a fantasy ace.