Yoshinobu Yamamoto finds a way to get out of multiple jams and Freddie Freeman hits a three-run home run to lead the Dodgers to a 9-0 win over the Braves.

Yamamoto was used to pitching once a week in Japan so the Dodgers have given him at least five days off before every start this season. Dave Roberts says they won’t ask him to pitch more

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's returned after a three-month break was a bright spot, with his performance looking as sharp, if not better, than before.

A look at how the Dodgers can work around Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching on five days rest instead of four during the postseason in October.

LOS ANGELES — On a night billed as a showcase of some of the best Japanese talents in the sport, Yoshinobu Yamamoto loudly announced his return, and quieted at least some concerns about the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation prospects this October.

Atlanta had runners at third base in every inning against Yamamoto but went 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position against him, and the Dodgers’ offense broke it open late in a 9-0 win.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto had to grind but showed the stuff aces are made of, keeping Atlanta off the board. The Dodgers’ offense waited out Fried and pounced against the Braves’ bullpen in a blowout victory

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw four one-run innings against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday (GameTracker) in his first appearance since June 15. He had missed nearly three months after suffering from a rotator cuff strain.