Yamamoto to Make Another Dodgers Start Before WBC After Strong Debut

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make one more spring training start this Friday against the Giants before joining Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic. In his 2026 debut, Yamamoto struck out three and allowed one earned run over 1 2/3 innings, throwing 30 pitches. Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Yamamoto's WBC participation, citing his meticulous preparation and self-care. Yamamoto, who led the Dodgers in 2025 with a 2.49 ERA and won the World Series MVP, aims for a Cy Young Award.