The Los Angeles Dodgers said Saturday they have transferred right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the 60-day injured list, making Aug. 15 the earliest he can return to the team.

The move came a day after manager Dave Roberts said Yamamoto, who is working his way back from a strained rotator cuff in his pitching shoulder, had resumed playing catch without pain.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto walks back to the dugout after ending the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024. (Kyodo)

The 25-year-old first landed on the 15-day injured list with triceps tightness after he pitched just two innings against the Kansas City Royals on June 15.

In his major league rookie season, the three-time MVP in Japan's Pacific League has gone 6-2 with a 2.92 ERA in 14 starts.

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