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Dave Roberts Reveals Dodgers Starting Pitcher for Spring Training Opener vs Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers open Cactus League play on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Just about one month later, they’ll open the regular season in Japan, also against the Cubs.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be on the mound to start each game.

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On Wednesday, manager Dave Roberts said Yamamoto is set to start Thursday in the team’s Cactus League opener. Yamamoto has had a quick ramp up this spring, having already thrown multiple bullpen sessions, including a quick one on Wednesday.