Yoshinobu Yamamoto shares his grief for LA wildfire victims, recaps what he has done in off-season to prepare himself for 2025

It was an impressive, albeit mixed rookie season for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Japanese phenom looked impressive during his first campaign in the Majors, however, a strained right rotator cuff limited him to only 90 innings of work.

That being said, he still posted a strong 7-2 record with a 3.00 ERA with 105 strikeouts. Even though Yoshinobu Yamamoto saw his rookie campaign limited, he is a name that has Los Angeles Dodgers fans excited about their future. The young pitcher has proven that he has all the tools to become a major piece in the future of Los Angeles baseball.

Although moving to a new country and culture can be difficult, however, the 26-year-old, who was born in Bizen, Japan, has also taken to his new home in Los Angeles. Yamamoto shared his heartfelt condolences for those who lost their lives and homes in the devastating Los Angeles fires.

"My heartfelt condolences to those affected by the fires in LA. I pray for the speedy recovery and restoration to all those affected" - Yamamoto wrote on his latest Instagram post.

It's special to see a superstar athlete, particularily one who comes from a different country, take the time to share a brief message to those affected in their communities. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of several key members of the Los Angeles Dodgers who have made a statement or donated money to those affected, with stars such as Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani doing their part.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto provided some insight into some of the work he has been putting in this offseason

Yamamoto has spent the offseason back in Japan, however, that does not mean that he has not been working hard to try and dominate next season. In the same social media post, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher gave his fans and followers an insight into what he has been doing while he is back in Japan.

"During my private training back home in Japan, I was able to practice alongside other amazing baseball players like Keisuke Sawada and Hiroto Takahashi," Yamamoto posted.

It will be interesting to see how Yoshinobu Yamamoto will do in 2025 after his first full MLB offseason, especially working alongside a pitcher like Hiroto Takahashi. The young pitcher set a Chunichi Dragons record for hitting 98.2 mph on the radar gun. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher has all the tools to be a perrenial All-Star in the Majors.