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Dodgers Set Rotation: Surprise Name Joins Stars
19 Mar
Summary
- River Ryan reassigned, impacting Dodgers' Opening Day rotation plans.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani are key rotation pieces.
- Justin Wrobleski emerged as a surprise candidate for the rotation.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reassigned pitcher River Ryan to their minor league camp, indicating a finalized Opening Day rotation. This move comes as other pitchers like Blake Snell continue to manage injuries, and Gavin Stone recovers from shoulder surgery.
The Dodgers appear set to utilize a six-man rotation, mirroring their strategy from the previous season. This group will likely feature prominent pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani, all of whom have demonstrated strong performances. Yamamoto is recognized for his exceptional postseason pitching and World Baseball Classic campaign, while Glasnow has shown solid spring training results.
Joining these established arms are Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan, and Justin Wrobleski. Sasaki proved effective in a limited major league role last season and is expected to be a starter despite some spring struggles. Sheehan, returning from Tommy John surgery in 2025, made key contributions late last season and had a quiet but effective spring. Wrobleski, not initially considered a frontrunner, impressed throughout preseason with strong outings, earning a spot despite a recent setback.
