Major League Baseball's Dodgers manager Roberts announced on the 20th that he intends to use pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the starting pitcher in the opening series against the Padres to be held in South Korea in March.
The Dodgers, who are currently camping in Glendale, Arizona, did not have a full team practice on the 20th, but manager Roberts responded to the press on this day, one month until the start of the season.
Manager Roberts was asked, ``Is there a possibility that Yamamoto will be the starting pitcher for the opening series against the Padres, which will be held in Seoul, South Korea on March 20th and 21st?'' ``I don't think so, but I think it's appropriate,'' and revealed that he currently intends to use pitcher Yamamoto as the starter in one of the games.
Pitcher Glasnow, who was transferred from the Rays this off-season, was another candidate for the starting lineup, and added, ``I think it makes sense to have two.It doesn't change the fact that it's two games in the regular season.'' "These are two important games that will show us whether we are ready to start."
Pitcher Yamamoto held his first actual pitching practice on the 17th, and pitched well against the team's main batters, throwing 28 pitches and limiting his hitability to just one, earning high praise from the leaders and teammates. I was there.
Manager Roberts also mentioned Shohei Ohtani's future plans for regular season participation, saying, ``I talked to him yesterday. He should be ready for the season after about 50 at-bats.'' In addition to the opening games that are starting, he revealed that he is aiming for a total of 50 at-bats to make a comeback, including actual practice.
``He and his trainer both say he is healthy now. I think it's good for a player like him to have a clear goal,'' he said, and is making adjustments with an eye on participating in the opening series. indicated that they are making good progress.