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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dave Roberts: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Has Shown Most ‘Growth’ Of Any Dodgers Player Since 2024 Season
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Dave Roberts: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Has Shown Most ‘Growth’ Of Any Dodgers Player Since 2024 Season

Matt Borelli
October 7, 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card Series behind another stellar start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

The right-hander gave up just two unearned runs on four hits and collected nine strikeouts over 6.2 innings pitched. The outing continued a dominant stretch for Yamamoto, who has not allowed an earned run over his last 24.2 innings dating back to Sept. 12 (four starts).

The 27-year-old has emerged as the unquestioned Dodgers ace this year after a solid rookie season that wasn’t always smooth sailing.

Yamamoto had to adjust to a new league and missed nearly three months due to a right shoulder injury. He also endured a rough postseason debut against the San Diego Padres before bouncing back to help the Dodgers win the World Series.

“I think what I learned is he prepares very well, very intentional with his preparation,” Roberts said of Yamamoto. “I learned that the moment isn’t too big for him, any moment. I learned that he has the ability to make pitches when he needs to. He always seems like the best option.

“And I think that if you’re talking about a player from last year to this year, I’d probably say he’s number one on the growth chart, considering coming over here and trying to get his feet wet, trying to learn the culture, the game, the hitters, create a routine for himself, to then be a really big-game pitcher.”

Roberts’ support of Yamamoto has been unwavering as he previously referred to him as the Dodgers’ MVP and best pitcher in the NL.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s postseason career

After his outstanding performance against the Reds on Wednesday, Yamamoto is now 3-0 with a 2.84 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 25.1 innings across five postseason starts.

Next is an opportunity to pitch the Dodgers into the NL Championship Series with an opportunity to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies.

When Yamamoto faced the Phillies on April 4, he allowed just one unearned run over six innings and took a tough-luck loss at Citizens Bank Park.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a senior editor for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on X/Twitter: @mcborelli.
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