No Current Dodgers Game 5 Scheduled As of January 15, 2026, MLB's 2026 regular season has not yet begun—spring training typically starts in late February. No playoff Game 5 exists for the Dodgers right now, so there's no announced pitcher.

Past Playoff Context

Last October's playoffs featured Dodgers pitching plans from the 2025 postseason:

  • NLDS Game 5 : Yoshinobu Yamamoto started on short rest against the Phillies.
  • World Series Game 5 : The Dodgers faced the Blue Jays, with Blake Snell pitching but struggling early (two quick homers allowed); relievers like Edgardo Henriquez followed amid a loss.

Shohei Ohtani was lined up for a potential NLDS Game 5 start if needed, marking his playoff pitching debut with strong regular-season stats (1-? record, 2.? ERA).

2026 Pitching Outlook

Discussions focus on the Dodgers' loaded rotation:

  • Potential aces include Yamamoto, Ohtani (returning fully), and veterans like Clayton Kershaw.
  • Early previews highlight depth from 2025 trades and signings, possibly rivaling club history.

Pitcher| 2025 Role/Notes| 2026 Projection
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto| NLDS Game 5 starter| Ace candidate 4
Shohei Ohtani| Planned starter if needed| Dual-threat star 1
Blake Snell| WS Game 5| Rotation depth 2

TL;DR : No Game 5 pitcher to name today—2026 season awaits. Check MLB.com closer to Opening Day (~March 27). Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.