Dodgers' Yamamoto, Cy Young Favorite & WS MVP, to Start Spring Opener

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, fresh off a World Series MVP and a fantastic 2025 season (2.49 ERA, 12-8, 200+ K, 0.99 WHIP), is now considered a Cy Young favorite. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed he will start one of the first two Cactus League games this weekend, likely his only spring appearance before joining Team Japan for the WBC. Yamamoto aims to win a Cy Young, posing significant competition to Paul Skenes.