A Dodgers coach has revealed that the team’s decision to bypass veteran pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the Game 1 playoff starter came as a surprise—not just to fans, but to the coaching staff as well. Tarik Skubal, the pitching coach, admitted the choice was unexpected, highlighting the internal deliberations behind the lineup adjustments. The move underscores the Dodgers’ strategic flexibility as they navigate high-stakes postseason matchups. Full details on the reasoning behind the selection—and Yamamoto’s role moving forward—are now emerging.
Surprised Yoshinobu Yamamoto isn't the Dodgers Game 1 playoff starter? So was Tarik Skubal
