Shohei Ohtani's pitching debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers coincided with uncertainty about Roki Sasaki's return from injury. Manager Dave Roberts revealed the right-hander's struggles with his throwing program caused concerns about him not returning this season. Despite this, Roberts also expressed cautious optimism about Sasaki's recovery after receiving a cortisone shot and being pain-free. Sasaki, who has been on the injured list since May due to shoulder issues, boasts a modest record this season but hopes to make a comeback before year’s end.
"I think that's fair," Roberts began. "Being thrust here into this environment certainly was a big undertaking for him. And then you layer in the health part of it..."
"There was some rubbing, is the word he used. And so he's pain-free. And when we start that build-up, it should be soon, he's already moving around..."
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