"If I had to look at guys that I feel really good about right now, to kind of have a normal workload, Tyler and Roki would be at the top with Yamamoto. That's a third of the rotation unavailable at the start of the year, so who will step in?"
"I think his ability to grow and mature and learn how to harness his stuff and compete in those moments will serve him well as he tries to navigate a lineup two, three times. He'll certainly be a candidate. He was also so good out of the 'pen, we have to weigh that."
"There were some positive things, but also things I need to work on. On Wednesday, he was scheduled to get two innings of work, but he only lasted 1.1. He allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while recording three strikeouts."
The Dodgers confront substantial pitching rotation challenges entering the season. Clayton Kershaw has retired while Blake Snell remains sidelined with injury, creating gaps in a rotation that previously included six established starters. Manager Dave Roberts expects Roki Sasaki to assume a prominent role alongside Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, Sasaki has struggled during spring training, failing to complete two scheduled innings in a recent outing. The organization is exploring additional options, with president Andrew Friedman identifying left-hander Justin Wrobleski as a potential rotation candidate for 2026, while also considering Gavin Stone and River Ryan, both recovering from injuries.
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