"He wants to be great. He wants to win a Cy Young. He hasn't done that yet, so that's a carrot. But I think he prides himself on being consistent and being really good. Every time he takes the ball, he expects to win, we expect to win, and then you sort of look back at the season and see where you're at."
"Yamamoto, who started on Opening Day in 2025, has been one of the best pitchers in baseball over the past calendar year and a true workhorse for the defending champions. He pitched multiple times on short rest, including his no-rest heroics in Game 7 that cemented him as a Dodgers legend."
"Yamamoto has already achieved heights that 99% of pitchers do not, finishing top three in Cy Young voting, along with an All-Star appearance, a World Series win, and the World Series MVP all in one year. While his resume is already elite, Yamamoto is still missing a Cy Young award."
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been named the Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day starter for their matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26th. The Japanese pitcher has established himself as one of baseball's elite performers, finishing top three in Cy Young voting, earning All-Star honors, winning the World Series, and capturing World Series MVP in 2025. Despite his exceptional achievements, Yamamoto has not yet won a Cy Young Award, which remains his primary goal for 2026. Manager Dave Roberts emphasizes Yamamoto's desire for greatness and consistency. Yamamoto would become the first Japanese pitcher to win a Cy Young, though he faces competition from teammate Shohei Ohtani and other elite pitchers.
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