""Anything's possible," Roberts said. "Again, once he gets out of this one, I think we'll have more clarity. ... I know Roki is anxious to get back here. I know he wants to contribute.""
""That's great. That's a good thing," Roberts said of the improved velocity. "That's a good thing f"
Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-hander from Japan, posted a 2.10 ERA across four NPB seasons before joining MLB. He began the MLB season with a 4.72 ERA through eight starts, showing command issues and a drop in fastball velocity. Sasaki has been on the injured list with a shoulder impingement since mid-May. In his fifth Triple-A rehab start he recorded eight strikeouts in 4.2 innings, four walks, three runs allowed, 16 whiffs, and averaged a 98.6 mph fastball while topping 100 mph six times. Manager Dave Roberts said the club will gain more clarity after the next outing and that Sasaki could possibly pitch out of the bullpen temporarily as the team regains pitching depth.
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