The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced numerous pitching injuries recently, but the situation is improving. Roki Sasaki is starting a rehab assignment in Triple-A Oklahoma City following a shoulder impingement that sidelined him after just eight MLB starts. He expressed relief about being pain-free and is focusing on refining his delivery. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the need for Sasaki to build confidence through competition as he works to return to the mound. His performance in the big leagues has been challenging, with a 4.72 ERA despite a strong track record in Nippon Professional Baseball.
Roki Sasaki will start a rehab assignment on Thursday with Oklahoma City, per Dave Roberts. Sasaki made just eight starts to begin his MLB career before landing on the injured list with a shoulder impingement in May.
I'm just really relieved that I'm pain-free. So I'm really taking this time to focus in on the delivery, and that's something that I'm really excited to do.
As a starting pitcher, you've got to build up. We want Roki to gain some confidence, some real confidence in taking down 22 hitters, 24 hitters, commanding the baseball.
Sasaki posted a 4.72 ERA through his 34.1 innings of big league work, but there is much to be desired from the right-hander.
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