Roki Sasaki - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Roki Sasaki's tightrope walk vs. Braves isn't going to cut it for the Dodgers The Dodgers lost 3-2 to the Braves in Game 2 of the NLDS, but the margin of defeat could've been much larger if Roki Sasaki didn't escape th...

OCTOBER 5 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Michael Harris II leads Braves to 3-2 win over Dodgers in Game 2 to tie NLDS

Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 to even the National League Division Series at a...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Who Dave Roberts trusts for Dodgers closer role in playoffs Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained how Tanner Scott, Roki Sasaki, Evan Phillips and Edwin Díaz fit into the closer plan.

OCTOBER 4 • DODGERBLUE.COM

MLB Postseason: Why Each Team Will Win The World Series, And Why They Won't

It's time to see if the eight World Series hopefuls can capitalize on what got them here, or whether their pitfalls will send them home.

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Postseason: Why Each Team Will Win The World Series, And Why They Won't

Dodgers Notes: Pitcher Suffers Season-Ending Injury, Shohei Ohtani Must Improve, Roki Sasaki the Closer? The Los Angeles Dodgers have a reliever out for the season, Shohei Ohtani has one place to improve and Roki Sasaki may be the postseason clo...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Roki Sasaki Had 2-Word Response to Moving to Bullpen for Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki spoke on being moved back to the bullpen despite 22 starts this season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Roki Sasaki, Tanner Scott look like Dodgers' playoff bullpen anchors SAN FRANCISCO – The sequence was promising on paper. In practice on Friday night, it was spectacular. Roki Sasaki in the eighth inning. Tann...

SEPTEMBER 26 • NYPOST.COM

Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages hit home runs, Skubal strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Giants 2-0

Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages hit home runs in the second inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-0 win over the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Roki Sasaki's request for change of plans shows he's in right mindset ahead of Dodgers playoff run Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki hasn't made a bullpen appearance all season, but will be deployed as a reliever in the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 24 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Tosses scoreless inning in return Sasaki allowed two hits and struck out two batters over one scoreless relief inning against San Diego on Tuesday.

Impact Sasaki logged his first game action since landing on the IL due to a finger blister in late August. The right-hander entered in the fourth inning and worked around a pair of two-out singles to work a scoreless frame. Sasaki twice hit triple-digits with his fastball and seemed to have no lingering issues from the blister. The outing was his first out of the bullpen this season, and that could be his role in the playoffs as well, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. While Sasaki has had a mostly promising second MLB campaign, Los Angeles' postseason rotation may not have room for him if Blake Snell (groin) is ready to go, and Sasaki has already demonstrated he can be successful as a late-inning reliever based on his performance during the team's championship run last year.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers score 5 two-out runs off Padres starter Michael King in 7-0 victory

Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored six runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 in a series opener between rivals with the two best rec...

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Dodgers activate Pages, Sasaki before Padres series The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated outfielder Andy Pages and right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's s...

SEPTEMBER 22 • MLB.COM

Roki Sasaki officially returns from injured list to being preparing for important role Los Angeles Dodgers activated Roki Sasaki of the 15-day injured list and optioned Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

SEPTEMBER 22 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers map out Shohei Ohtani return with Roki Sasaki, Andy Pages roster moves The Los Angeles Dodgers have reinstated Roki Sasaki and Andy Pages from the IL, and mapped out Shohei Ohtani's return.

SEPTEMBER 22 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki plan hints his postseason roster spot isn't guaranteed It sounds like Roki Sasaki is auditioning for an October role with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which means nothing is set in stone.

SEPTEMBER 22 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Back from IL Sasaki (finger) was activated from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Sasaki has made a full recovery after being shelved with a blister on his right middle finger in late August. He's expected to pitch in Tuesday's series opener against the Padres out of the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Roberts' handling of Roki Sasaki shows why the Dodgers keep winning Sasaki deserves his flowers for how he's worked through the young righty's struggles.

SEPTEMBER 21 • FANSIDED.COM

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reveals new role for Roki Sasaki Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Roki Sasaki will be moving to the bullpen for the rest of the 2026 season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Expected to be activated Tuesday Sasaki (finger) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list and pitch in Tuesday's contest against San Diego, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Sasaki has been sidelined since developing a blister on his right middle finger Aug. 26 against Atlanta. Manager Dave Roberts outlined that the right-hander will pitch in some capacity as a part of a bullpen game in the series opener versus the Padres, but Sasaki won't be the "bulk" pitcher.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers recall Sheehan to face Giants, put Skubal on bereavement, hope to have Ohtani back soon

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled pitcher Emmet Sheehan as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with the right-hander handling the bulk of their series finale against the San Fr...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Betts leads Dodgers against the Giants after 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants after Mookie Betts had four hits against the Giants on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Returning next series Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Sasaki (finger) will return during next week's series against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Sasaki made it through an extended side session Wednesday (48 pitches) and is now ready to return, though the team is still undecided on whether he will start or pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen against San Diego. While the 24-year-old has shown flashes of brilliance, he has a 4.60 ERA overall this season. A bullpen role in the postseason seems likely for a Dodgers club chasing its third straight championship.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers make decision on Roki Sasaki's role, but it might only be temporary Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the plan for Roki Sasaki to remain a starter when he returns from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 19 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dalton Rushing's treatment, Dodgers optimistic with Pages, Snell & Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared the latest updates on Dalton Rushing, Andy Pages, Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki...

SEPTEMBER 19 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Tucker leads Dodgers against the Giants after 4-hit outing

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants after Kyle Tucker had four hits against the Reds on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

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