Ohtani, Yamamoto to pitch again in spring training

"Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Edwin Diaz are all expected to rejoin Dodgers camp after their teams were eliminated from the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani and Yamamoto are likely to pitch in games before the Dodgers break camp on Saturday, but their schedules have not been determined yet."

"Shohei Ohtani will be back as a hitter in Camelback Ranch in the coming days, Dave Roberts said. Will also throw a bullpen; whether he pitches in Cactus League is TBD. Expectation is he'll be able to go at least 3-4 innings to start season, Roberts said."

"Throughout his four appearances in 2026, Yamamoto has allowed five runs through 11.1 innings pitched while striking out 14 batters. He cemented himself as the Dodgers' best pitcher in 2025, posting a Cy Young-caliber season with a 2.49 ERA through 30 starts."

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect pitchers Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to rejoin the team following their elimination from the World Baseball Classic with Team Japan. Yamamoto has been named the Dodgers' Opening Day starter for the second consecutive year. While initial reports suggested both pitchers would make appearances before camp breaks, Manager Dave Roberts clarified that Ohtani's Cactus League pitching return remains uncertain, though he is expected to start the season with 3-4 inning outings. Yamamoto has pitched four times in 2026, allowing five runs through 11.1 innings with 14 strikeouts. In 2025, Yamamoto posted a 2.49 ERA and won World Series MVP honors.

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