Just hours after helping the Dodgers notch a nail-biting 5-4 win in the Reds, the team’s $325 million star was facing an entirely different situation—this time, off the field. While the spotlight’s been on his Cy Young-caliber performances, an unexpected incident back home added a jarring twist to an otherwise triumphant week.

According to TMZ Sports, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Los Angeles-area home was the target of a burglary attempt early Wednesday morning. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that around 5 AM, three individuals were caught on surveillance video shattering a glass door and several windows in an effort to break in.

Fortunately, as DodgersBeat reported, “Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s house was a target of a burglary attempt. Fortunately, thieves did not gain access to the place … scattering once 911 was called by private security.” The intruders fled before LAPD arrived, and an investigation is now underway.

Thankfully, Yamamoto was not at the residence during the incident. The Dodgers were in Cincinnati Tuesday night, and he had just pitched the day before—earning a win in his latest dominant outing. The team is counting on him again for his next start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays, and while the situation at home is no doubt unsettling, the Japanese ace remains locked in on the postseason race.

As unsettling as the attempted burglary may have been, it’s clear Yamamoto continues to deliver both poise and performance on the mound and in the face of adversity. Shockingly, he’s not the only MLB star to be targeted while doing his job on the field.

Besides Dodgers’ star, Ketel Marte fell victim to high-value burglary 

Just days after Diamondbacks’ star Ketel Marte was rocked by a burglary while playing in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, the second baseman broke his silence. Through a translator, Marte described the situation as “not good,” a sentiment that surely echoed the shock and frustration many felt after learning about the devastating break-in.

Marte’s home in Scottsdale, the Diamondbacks were targeted while he was on the field at Truist Park, with thieves making off with an estimated $400,000 worth of valuable items. Scottsdale police are investigating the burglary, which has been described as a “high-dollar residential” break-in. As a result of the traumatic event, the Diamondbacks placed Marte on the restricted list, allowing him the time and space he needed to handle the situation.

Despite the tragic circumstances, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo emphasized the team’s support for Marte, saying, “There are some savages out there that just don’t respect people’s privacy.” Lovullo, who has had limited contact with Marte during this difficult time, respects the need for space but continues to support him as he prepares to return to the lineup against the Houston Astros next week.

In a week that highlighted their dominance on the field, both Yamamoto and Marte were forced to confront deeply personal challenges far from the ballpark. From an attempted break-in at Yamamoto’s Los Angeles home to a heartbreaking $400,000 burglary during Marte’s All-Star appearance, the unsettling trend of targeting MLB players when they’re away on duty has stirred serious concern. Yet, amid the chaos, both stars have shown remarkable poise—reminding fans that resilience isn’t just measured in innings pitched or home runs hit, but in the strength to keep going when the lights go out.