The Los Angeles Dodgers have heavily invested in their starting rotation by signing pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow. While Glasnow's performance has been underwhelming, Yamamoto has excelled, becoming a key figure in their World Series win. In 2025, he is leading MLB in ERA and consistently delivering strong performances, pitching at least five innings with minimal earned runs. His ability to perform under pressure has earned him recognition as a potential staff ace, bolstered by support from the team to manage his workload, especially amid societal demands on the rotation.
Yamamoto's outings have been invaluable this season, especially for a team with a starting rotation in flux, according to Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic.
And you know, when you look at the handful of guys in the big leagues, that when they take the ball, that you know they're going to go six innings, you're going to get a chance to win.
Right now, he's pitching like the best pitcher in the world, said catcher Will Smith.
He's turning himself into a staff ace.
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