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Yoshinobu Yamamoto named Dodgers' opening-day starter for second straight season
- Yamamoto will start Opening Day for a second straight season at Dodger Stadium on March 26 against the Diamondbacks.
- Roberts noted Yamamoto’s World Series performance and his return from the World Baseball Classic with Team Japan.
- Ohtani is advancing, with four innings in a simulated game and plans for a bullpen and potential game action this week.
- Roberts indicated a five-man rotation to start the regular season, with rotation spots still in flux.
- Sasaki is scheduled to make a Cactus League start Tuesday as part of the Dodgers’ pitching depth plan.
- The Dodgers seek to build on last season’s success and chase a third straight championship in 2026.
- Ohtani has not yet pitched in a Cactus League game but is progressing toward game-ready status.
- Roberts praised Yamamoto as a top pitcher and noted potential among the Dodgers’ staff.
- The Dodgers’ back end of the rotation remains to be determined as spring training continues.
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