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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Will Start Opening Day for the Dodgers

Yamamoto, the 2025 World Series MVP, will start the Dodgers' 2026 season opener at Dodger Stadium, marking his first home Opening Day start for the team.

  • On Monday, Manager Dave Roberts announced World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start the Dodgers' 2026 Opening Day game at Dodger Stadium on March 26 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Yamamoto becomes the first Dodgers pitcher to repeat as an Opening Day starter since pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who held the role for eight consecutive seasons from 2011 through 2018.
  • Returning from the World Baseball Classic after Team Japan's elimination, the right-hander earned World Series MVP honors last season after throwing 34 pitches to close out Game 7.
  • Zac Gallen was named the Arizona Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter, a matchup that may influence how the Dodgers construct their lineup for the March 26 contest at home.
  • By starting the first game of the season after ending the one prior, Yamamoto joins rare MLB history alongside pitcher Chris Sale, who achieved the feat in 2019.
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World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start the season opener for the Dodgers at home

World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also was the opener last year when they went on to win their second consecutive championship.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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