Star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday following a protracted absence due to a rotator cuff ailment. The much-awaited return of Yamamoto, who will face the Chicago Cubs, is announced by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Yamamoto will add much-needed strength to a pitching staff that has struggled with injuries all season.
After missing two rehab starts with the Dodgers' Triple-A Oklahoma City club, Yamamoto, who hasn't played since mid-June, finished with four innings pitched, five strikeouts, and three earned runs allowed. As the Dodgers prepare for the latter stretch of the regular season and look to fortify their rotation in advance of the MLB postseason, his return is essential.
Yamamoto's Early Impact with the Dodgers
Before suffering an injury, Yamamoto was a standout member of the Dodgers rotation, recording 84 strikeouts in 74 innings across 14 starts with a 2.92 ERA. During the offseason, the Japanese star made waves by agreeing to a record-breaking $325 million, 12-year contract with the Dodgers. His early-season performance demonstrated his talent, but his absence caused a big hole in the Dodgers' pitching lineup.
Injuries have severely impacted the Dodgers' rotation; Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw, two senior players, are both out. With young guns like Bobby Miller and Walker Buehler struggling, the organization is looking to stabilize its pitching staff, and Yamamoto's return provides some respite.
Durability Concerns
When Yamamoto entered MLB, one of the main questions was whether he could manage the demanding five-day pitching schedule, as opposed to the weekly rotation he was used to in Japan. Although he never had any injuries throughout his time with the Orix Buffaloes, his tiny stature (5-foot-10, 176 pounds) made some doubts about his longevity arise. For Yamamoto's long-term MLB career as well as the Dodgers' chances of making the playoffs, his impending comeback is crucial.
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