The Los Angeles Dodgers are optimistic about Roki Sasaki's future despite his struggles transitioning from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to Major League Baseball (MLB). After a promising four seasons in Japan, Sasaki's performance has seen him face challenges in the MLB, with his ERA currently at 4.72 compared to 2.10 in NPB. Manager Dave Roberts believes that experiencing these struggles is crucial for Sasaki's development, reinforcing that he won't be sent to Triple-A. The young pitcher is learning to adapt against higher-level competition as he adjusts his playing style.
There's nothing more impactful than going through a particular experience. He's going through some struggles right now... ultimately ... you can make adjustments and he will make adjustments given how the hitters respond.
I don't think that a minor-league stint is in any of our minds right now... I do think that this learning up here is very, very valuable.
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