Yoshinobu Yamamoto invited danger on Monday night, but the Atlanta Braves could not punish him. Over four innings, Yamamoto allowed the leadoff batter to reach safely four times. Thrice, he had a runner on third base with fewer than two outs.

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.