The Los Angeles Dodgers, heavily reliant on the performance of their right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, are facing a potential setback. Yamamoto, who could be placed on the 15-day IL, exited Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals after just two innings due to tricep tightness.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has acknowledged the possibility of the 25-year-old being placed on the IL, a move that could significantly affect the team’s performance.
Roberts told reporters, including Los Angeles Times Mike DiGiovanna.
“It’s a high possibility,” Roberts said. “But we’ll get our doctors involved, and see if there’s more to it.