"Sasaki, 23, is 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 34⅓ innings over eight big league appearances this season, all starts. He's also spent time at Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he was 0-2 with a 6.10 ERA over seven appearances, including five starts. The defending World Series champion Dodgers are searching for bullpen help as the postseason approaches."
"Sasaki agreed in January to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus as an international amateur free agent under Major League Baseball's rules, leaving the Pacific League's Chiba Lotte Marines under the posting system. His debut season in the big leagues has been mostly disappointing, but the Dodgers hope he can still have a role in October."
Roki Sasaki was activated from the 60-day injured list and will throw from the bullpen over the final five games to test postseason availability. Kirby Yates was placed on the injured list retroactive to Sept. 21 with a lingering hamstring issue. Manager Dave Roberts has no specific role for Sasaki and encouraged him to attack hitters. Sasaki is 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 34⅓ innings over eight big-league starts. The Dodgers are seeking bullpen help entering the postseason. Sasaki signed a minor-league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus after leaving the Chiba Lotte Marines.
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