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Dodgers News: Tyler Glasnow & Yoshinobu Yamamoto Likely Starting Seoul Series Games

Matthew Moreno
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Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports

While Shohei Ohtani eventually will get back on the mound to continue starring as a two-way player, the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation in the more immediate future is going to benefit by the Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto tandem.

Shortly after signing Ohtani to a record-breaking contract, the Dodgers acquired Glasnow and Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca. Glasnow was only under contract for the 2024 season but signed an extension with the Dodgers as part of the trade.

Although the Dodgers are just about to begin their Spring Training schedule on Thursday, plenty of attention is already being given to the Seoul Series and Opening Day in South Korea. Yamamoto was previously reported as a likely starter for one of the two games against the San Diego Padres.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has now confirmed the plan is for Glasnow and Yamamoto to start in some order during the Seoul Series, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic:

Glasnow and Yamamoto have already faced batters during Dodgers Spring Training workouts at Camelback Ranch, with the latter garnering plenty of praise from teammates.

It’s unclear when either right-hander will make their Cactus League debut with the Dodgers. Though, Yamamoto already has been ruled out from starting Thursday, and Glasnow isn’t considered a likely candidate to face the Padres at Peoria Sports Complex.

Dodgers believe Tyler Glasnow can avoid injury

For all of his potential, one question mark for Glasnow throughout his career has been remaining healthy. However, he and the Dodgers are confident right elbow trouble won’t resurface and Glasnow will instead reach his full ace potential with the team.

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Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com