Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates in Dodgers spring debut
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani was also intrigued Wednesday by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s exhibition debut, taking a 30-minute drive around the Phoenix suburbs in a white convertible to meet the fellow Japanese star, even though he wasn’t playing in the game. showed support for. Mr. Yamamoto showed quite a performance. The 25-year-old gave up two scoreless […]
Phillies made largest offer to Yoshinobu Yamamoto: John Middleton
The Phillies did everything they could to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto over the winter, and owner John Middleton has no regrets about it. If they had been successful, Yamamoto would have been the first player from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball to sign with Philadelphia. The Phillies offered more money than any other team looking to sign […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws ‘nasty’ stuff in first Dodgers batting practice
If Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s first live batting practice is any indication of the season to come, the National League could be in for a nightmare. As Yamamoto played against the Dodgers at their spring training facility in Camelback Ranch, Arizona, the team’s new $325 million ace impressed his teammates as a crowd of reporters and cameramen […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Dodgers contract opt-outs tied to health
The two opt-outs in Yoshinobu Yamamoto's historic 12-year, $325 million contract are related to the condition of his right elbow. 2031 (eighth) and 2033 (10th) if Yamamoto undergoes Tommy John surgery or spends at least 134 consecutive days on injured reserve during the first six years of his contract from 2024-29. You may opt out […]