Yoshinobu Yamamoto was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 16. He exited a game the day before for right tricep tightness, resulting in his first MLB appearance on IL. The Dodgers announced Yamamoto had a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder, leaving him sidelined until further notice.
The injury did not come with a clear timeline for the starting pitcher’s return to the mound. But, according to multiple reports Friday, Yamamoto has begun a throwing progression:
Although any prediction for Yamamoto’s return timeline might be premature, the latest news is a sign pointing toward progress in his recovery.