"The Dodgers signed the young right-hander Jan. 22. He made his debut for the Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series and had a puzzling first outing, allowing just one hit and one run, but walking five batters through three innings. His struggles persisted through his next seven starts, and he ultimately sat at a 4.72 ERA through his first eight MLB appearances."
"Sasaki then landed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement, and missed significant time, ultimately transferring to the 60-day injured list in June. During his rehab assignment, the right-hander lost velocity and struggled in Triple-A, leaving his future as a starter in doubt. He didn't quit, though, working through his mechanics with the Dodgers and taking on a new role as a relief pitcher in an attempt to make the postseason roster."
Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan. 22 after excelling in NPB and the 2023 WBC. He debuted in the Tokyo Series, allowing one hit and one run but issuing five walks in three innings, and posted a 4.72 ERA through his first eight MLB appearances. A right shoulder impingement sent him to the 60-day injured list, and Triple-A rehab showed lost velocity and starter uncertainty. Sasaki worked on mechanics, accepted a relief role, returned Sept. 24, struck out two in a perfect inning, regained velocity, and improved postseason prospects.
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