Yamamoto never pitched on fewer than five days’ rest last season, and it doesn’t look like that will change this year with the Dodgers employing a six-man rotation. Even if he stays perfectly healthy,

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto recently revealed his touching story on how he found his dog at a shelter while being on the IL.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Phot

Yamamoto had tossed four frames over his first two spring starts, and he equaled that total in his outing Tuesday. The right-hander hurled 47 pitches, 30 of which were strikes, and topped out at 96.9 mph on the radar gun.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, March. 4, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl

Roki Sasaki pitched three scoreless innings in his spring debut, striking out five while allowing one walk a pair of hits against the Reds on Tuesday night at Camelback Ranch. Sasaki followed Yoshinobu Yamamoto,

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto greets fans during a spring training baseball practice, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/)