Ready to start up Dodgers' title defense, Yamamoto named Opening Day starter
By Sonja Chen
Published on March 16, 2026.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers' first Opening Day starter, will be the first to pitch as they begin their three-year title defense. The 27-year-old right-hander emerged as the team's ace in 2025, finishing third in the NL Cy Young Award voting. His performance in the postseason was particularly notable, including consecutive complete games in both the NL Championship Series and World Series. The regular-season begins on March 26 with a ceremony commemorating their 2025 championship.
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