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Dodgers Set World Series Rotation: Blake Snell for Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Game 2

Los Angeles tightens preparations at home after the NLCS win as it targets a second straight championship.

Overview

  • Manager Dave Roberts said on Oct. 21 that Yamamoto will start Game 2 in Toronto on Oct. 25 (Oct. 26 in Japan).
  • Roberts also confirmed Blake Snell as the Game 1 starter for the World Series.
  • The club held workouts at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 20, with players monitoring the American League series on the video board.
  • Shohei Ohtani completed indoor work, Yamamoto threw a bullpen session while facing hitters, and closer Roki Sasaki focused on catch play and sprints.
  • Veteran infielder Miguel Rojas said the team intends to do as much preparation as possible for the championship stage.