Dodgers Name Yamamoto Opening Day Pitcher, Ohtani Joins Rotation
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be their Opening Day starting pitcher for the second consecutive year, with Shohei Ohtani also joining the team's pitching rotation. This decision highlights the Dodgers' reliance on two prominent Japanese pitchers as they prepare for the new Major League Baseball season.
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- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto was selected as the Dodgers' Opening Day starting pitcher for 2026, repeating his role from the previous year.
- •Shohei Ohtani has joined the Dodgers' pitching rotation for the 2026 season.
- •The Dodgers are integrating two high-profile Japanese pitchers into their starting lineup.
- •The announcement was made in mid-March 2026 ahead of the MLB season start.
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- ▸Yoshinobu Yamamoto performs strongly in the Opening Day game The Dodgers gain early momentum in the season, boosting team confidence and fan support.
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