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Lands on IL The Dodgers placed Sasaki on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder impingement.

Impact Sasaki came away from his last start Friday with a bit of soreness in his shoulder, and further evaluation determined it would be best for the 23-year-old righty to sit down until closer to the end of May. J.P. Feyereisen was recalled from Triple-A to fill the open spot on the pitching staff, though it's still unknown who will take Sasaki's place to start against the A's on Thursday.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore arm Sasaki reported soreness in his right arm after his most recent start Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are still trying to determine whether Sasaki's arm will force him to spend time on the injured list. The 23-year-old righty is currently due to start Thursday's game against the Athletics, though the team may have to turn to its minor-league depth or bullpen to get them through the series finale if Sasaki is unable to pitch.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 13, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Searching for more velocity The Dodgers are working with Sasaki to address his declined fastball velocity, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Sasaki hit triple digits with his fastball in his March 19 start in Tokyo, but he hasn't hit 99 mph in the United States and his velocity has dropped as low as 92-93 mph in recent starts. "It's not an ideal situation," pitching coach Mark Prior said. "Clearly, the fastball is not gonna carry through the zone at 93 very effectively." Prior said there are things in Sasaki's delivery that need to be fixed, and that's also a potential cause of his 14.3 percent walk rate. Sasaki is confirmed to start Thursday at home against the Athletics.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two homers Friday Sasaki allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while failing to record a strikeout over four innings versus the Diamondbacks. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact This was Sasaki's first start on five days' rest, which may have contributed to his struggles. Arizona tagged him for three runs, including two home runs, in the first inning, though the Dodgers built up a lead before he exited the contest. He's now allowed six homers, all of which have come over his last five outings after he kept the ball down in three short starts to begin his major-league career. Sasaki is at a 4.72 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 24:22 K:BB over 34.1 innings across eight starts this season. The Dodgers are likely to play it cautious with the 23-year-old right-hander moving forward, especially when the schedule allows for more rest between his starts.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Diamondbacks take aim at Roki Sasaki, Dodgers in rematch Deadspin | Diamondbacks take aim at Roki Sasaki, Dodgers in rematch

MAY 9, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Commentary: Shohei Ohtani pitching this season initially felt like a luxury. Now it's a necessity Even after an offseason in which they added Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers are back to where they were last year. Their rotation i...

MAY 8, 2025 • LATIMES.COM

Dodgers Making Big Change to Roki Sasaki's Schedule Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to take on a heavier workload as the team plays 10 games over the next 10 days, allowing only...

MAY 7, 2025 • SI.COM

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MAY 6, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Getting start on five days' rest Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Sasaki will be on five days' rest for his next start, which will come Friday in Arizona, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register rep...

Impact Each of Sasaki's first seven starts of the season have come with at least six days' rest beforehand, but he'll pitch on five days' rest for the first time while the Dodgers are in the midst of a stretch of 10 games in 10 days. The Dodgers are likely to keep a six-man rotation in place during busier portions of the schedule, so Sasaki probably won't be asked to pitch more than once per week at any point this season. Sasaki has reached five innings in each of his last four starts and submitted a 3.74 ERA and 1.20 WHIP, but a 15:9 K:BB in 21.2 innings during that stretch has somewhat muted his fantasy impact.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records first MLB victory Sasaki (1-1) earned the win over Atlanta on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four batters over five innings.

Impact The start of the game was delayed for about three hours due to a rain delay, so there was some doubt about whether Sasaki would end up pitching at all. The rookie right-hander ended up giving the Dodgers five innings, and that was just enough for him to be rewarded with his first victory as a major-leaguer. Sasaki did give up three runs -- one of which came on an Ozzie Albies homer -- but he continued to show growth, tossing 56 of 98 pitches for strikes and notching 15 first-pitch strikes across 24 batters. He also tied a season low with two walks and equaled a season high with four punchouts. Sasaki was unable to pitch more than four innings in any of his first three starts, but he's completed at least five frames in each of his subsequent four outings. He hasn't exactly been a fantasy stud with a 3.86 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 24:20 K:BB through 30.1 innings, but Sasaki is at least holding his own as a big-league hurler and is increasingly showing why he was such a coveted arm before signing with the Dodgers during the offseason.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani and Freeman homer, Sasaki earns 1st MLB win as streaking Dodgers overpower Braves 10-3

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MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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MAY 3, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dodgers try to extend win streak, play the Braves

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MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Yamamoto allows only 1 hit in 6 scoreless innings and Betts homers as Dodgers hold off Braves 2-1

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MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Tyler Glasnow is the latest Dodgers starting pitcher to hit the injured list

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APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Tyler Glasnow placed on 15-day IL, but help is on the way for Dodgers rotation

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APRIL 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Tyler Glasnow placed on 15-day IL, but help is on the way for Dodgers rotation

Allows three runs in no-decision Sasaki struck out four and didn't factor in the decision Saturday against the Pirates. He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks across 5.2 innings.

Impact A leadoff homer from Oneil Cruz in the opening frame is all Sasaki allowed through four frames, but Cruz followed up with a two-run single in the fifth. Sasaki fell an out short of recording his second consecutive quality start, but it was still another solid performance for the right-hander. He has a 3.55 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 20:18 K:BB over 25.1 innings and lines up to take the mound next weekend in Atlanta.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández hits tiebreaking homer in 8th inning and Dodgers beat Pirates 8-4

Teoscar Hernández lined a tiebreaking homer to left field to lead off the eighth inning, Shohei Ohtani had a triple and two doubles, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers aim to end slide in game against the Pirates

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APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

MLB roundtable: Is it time to worry about Roki Sasaki?

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APRIL 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MLB roundtable: Is it time to worry about Roki Sasaki?

Dodgers LHP Blake Snell to stop throwing for a couple days after experiencing discomfort

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell is going to stop throwing for a couple days after he felt some discomfort when he played catch

APRIL 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Roki Sasaki shows progress in six innings, but Dodgers fall to Rangers on walk-off ARLINGTON, Texas - Roki Sasaki was in line for his first career win in Major League Baseball on Satu...

APRIL 19, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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