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Roki Sasaki Watch Takes Another Turn for Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki is looking to return from a blister.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds play in game 4 of series

The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Tosses 48-pitch bullpen Wednesday Sasaki (finger) tossed 48 pitches during his live bullpen session Wednesday, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Impact Sasaki's live session Wednesday came in lieu of a start that he was originally lined up for against the Reds on Thursday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Sasaki's bullpen session went well, and the team will now decide whether the right-hander returns as a starter or reliever for the rest of the regular season. Sasaki figures to operate out of the bullpen during the playoffs, though he would be an option for the rotation if a spot opens up due to injury.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers remain undecided on Roki Sasaki's role following latest injury update The Los Angeles Dodgers will have a decision to make on Roki Sasaki’s role.

SEPTEMBER 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds meet in game 3 of series

The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 2-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Not starting Thursday Manager Dave Roberts revealed that Sasaki (finger) will throw a simulated game Wednesday and not make a start later in the week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Dodgers are still undecided on whether Sasaki will make a start before the regular season concludes or if he will return as a reliever. The right-hander threw a bullpen session Monday and was under consideration to return Thursday versus the Reds. The 24-year-old got two relief appearances at the end of the 2025 regular season before being used out of the bullpen in the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Thursday still TBD Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Sasaki (finger) threw a bullpen session Monday and is under consideration to start Thursday's game in Cincinnati, Maddie Lee of the Los Angel...

Impact Sasaki wore Dermabond on his right middle finger to protect against a recurrence of the blister that sent him to the 15-day injured list in late August. While Sasaki seemed to come out of his bullpen session OK, Roberts wasn't ready to lock him into Thursday's start yet, noting that "we just can't put him in a position to go backwards." Sasaki threw a simulated game last week but would likely have workload restrictions if he's cleared to start Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers visit the Reds to open 4-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the Los Angeles Dodgers to start a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Now eyeing Thursday return? Sasaki (finger) could return as early as Thursday against the Reds, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact It was previously believed Sasaki could return Sunday in Miami, but that's not in the Dodgers' plans. The right-hander hasn't pitched since August 26 due to a blister on his right middle finger. Sasaki has made 23 starts this season, posting a 4.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 117:48 K:BB across 119.1 innings. In seven starts since the All-Star break, Sasaki has a 3.05 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 38.1 frames.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Díaz and Roki Sasaki trending in opposite directions for returns to Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Edwin Díaz will remain on his rehab assignment but Roki Sasaky might return Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Marlins play the Dodgers after Lopez's 4-hit game

The Miami Marlins play the Los Angeles Dodgers after Otto Lopez's four-hit game on Friday

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Could return Sunday Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Sasaki (finger) could be back in the rotation as soon as Sunday against the Marlins, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sasaki is nearing his return from the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger. It looks like the 24-year-old right-hander won't go on a rehab assignment and could toe the rubber in Sunday's series finale in Miami. Sasaki had a 3.05 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 38.1 innings in his seven starts prior to his stint on the IL.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Marsee leads Marlins against the Dodgers after 4-hit performance

The Miami Marlins take on the Los Angeles Dodgers after Jakob Marsee had four hits against the Mets on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Throws simulated game Wednesday Sasaki (finger) tossed a multi-inning simulated game at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sasaki continues to progress in his throwing program while recovering from a blister on his right middle finger that caused him to land on the 15-day injured list Aug. 27. The 24-year-old right-hander may not need to go on a rehab assignment before rejoining the team, and he could be back in the rotation for the Dodgers' road series against the Reds that begins Monday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers host the Reds on 6-game home win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Dodgers Updates: Andy Pages Hitting Off Tee, Roki Sasaki Nearing Return Andy Pages and Roki Sasaki are both making progress toward a return to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the final month of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers play the Reds on home winning streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Reds visit the Dodgers to begin 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Dodgers Updates: Dalton Rushing, Max Muncy, Roki Sasaki And Edwin Díaz Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared details of Dalton Rushing's elbow injury, Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki's role and Edwin Díaz.

SEPTEMBER 6 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Nationals try to end road slide, play the Dodgers

The Washington Nationals travel to the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to end a six-game road skid

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Completes side session Friday Sasaki (finger) indicated that he felt good following a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The Dodgers placed Sasaki on the injured list Aug. 27, one day after he developed a blister on his right middle finger during a start in Atlanta. He'll be eligible for activation Sept. 11, and Sasaki looks like he could be on pace to return that day. Sasaki will still likely need to complete at least one throwing session against live hitters before the Dodgers reinstate him.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers take on the Nationals after Edman's 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Washington Nationals after Tommy Edman had four hits against the Cardinals on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Dodgers undecided on role for Roki Sasaki when he returns Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the hope is for Roki Sasaki to rejoin the rotation, but the organization is undecided.

SEPTEMBER 3 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Cardinals try to sweep series against the Dodgers

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers play in the last game of a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Cardinals bring 1-0 series advantage over Dodgers into game 2

The St. Louis Cardinals meet the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

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