After Yoshinobu Yamamoto's standout performance against the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sent a clear message about his rising star. Fresh off being named National League Pitcher of the Month for March/April,

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently dealing with yet another stretch of brutal injury luck at the pitcher’s mound – a year’s tradition for LA’s finest – one player who has become borderline automatic is Yoshinobu Yamamoto,

While starting pitching has collectively yet to be the strength the Los Angeles Dodgers expected this season, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has emerged as a frontline ace.