Three of the top-notch players are gathered in a team.
Meanwhile, the team desperately needs to beef up its pitching capability as it has a large hole in the starting lineup. Ohtani can only play as a batter in next season. As of Tuesday, Bobby Miller, Ryan Yarbrough, Walker Buehler, Emmett Sheehan and Ryan Fifiott are in the starting rotation on the Dodgers’ official website.
Even if he renews his contract with Clayton Kershaw, he will have to bring in more starting pitchers to be recognized as a champion. Kershaw will not be able to return until next summer due to shoulder surgery. Buehler is preparing to make a full-fledged comeback after elbow surgery, while Miller has shown potential, but he still needs to be considered a promising player. Yarbrough has no full-time starting pitcher experience.
Against this backdrop, Dodgers must reinforce its starting lineup, not make an option. Hence, the team is reportedly interested in Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Rumors in the trade market have it that the team is interested in recruiting Corbin Burns, Milwaukee Brewers, Tyler Glasnow, Tampa Bay Rays, and Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox.
“To all my fans and baseball players, I apologize for the long time it took to make a decision. I have chosen the Dodgers as my next team. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Los Angeles Angels officials who have supported me over the past six years, to my fans, and to all the teams that participated in this negotiation process. The support from the Angels fans who have always supported me means a lot to me. The six years that I have spent with the Angels will forever remain in my heart.”
“To Dodgers fans, I promise to always do my best for the team and to always be in the best condition. I will live a life of hard work not only for the Dodgers but also for the baseball community until the last day of my career. I have many stories to tell you. I will tell you more at the press conference. Thank you.”
“Otani is thrilled to be a part of the Dodgers team. We look forward to a partnership with the Dodgers, and we have made a contract to dedicate ourselves to long-term success. Ohtani and I are grateful to all the teams that have shown interest in us. We are well aware that fans, the media, and the baseball community have all shown great interest in the negotiation process. We thank them for their enthusiasm and consideration for the negotiation process.” 토토사이트