Yamamoto, Muñoz, Brewers Highlight April MLB Action

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named National League Pitcher of the Month for April, posting a 1.06 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 34 innings, and further establishing himself as an NL Cy Young Award frontrunner and one of few Japanese pitchers to win the honor. His dominance included a six-inning, one-hit outing against the Atlanta Braves, helping keep the Dodgers atop their division despite rotation injuries. In the American League, Seattle Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz earned AL Reliever of the Month after converting all 11 save opportunities without allowing a run and showing improved command. The Milwaukee Brewers, competing in the NL Central, are actively seeking bullpen and starting pitching help, with trade targets reportedly including Angels’ Kenley Jansen and Tyler Anderson, as the Angels are likely to be sellers at the trade deadline. Meanwhile, teams like the Washington Nationals are seeing encouraging progress from their farm systems, pointing to future impact from emerging prospects. The opening month of the 2025 MLB season highlights breakout performances, trade activity, and rising stars shaping early playoff races.