""I think for us, it's just trying to get some consistency out of him to build him up and also at this point in time, just to perform," Roberts said of Sasaki. "Our starters are pitching well, so the bar is high. This is a good kind of learning process for Roki. Just continue to pound the strike zone, command the baseball and perform.""
""I think the velocity needs to be consistent, the strike-throwing needs to be consistent and just overall command," Roberts began. "The focus certainly is different in the big leagues versus Triple-A, which is totally fair. "But I do think where he's at, performing and dominating Triple-A hitting is something that we should expect. Again, this is a learning year for Roki. "He's certainly so talented, but how do you have success as a pitcher? You command the baseball, you get ahead and you're efficient.""
Roki Sasaki started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City aiming to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His latest Comets start produced four runs on three hits with two strikeouts and two walks over five innings. Through four rehab starts he has a 7.07 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and eight strikeouts against eight walks in 14 innings. Manager Dave Roberts emphasizes the need for consistent velocity, strike-throwing and overall command, calling the stint a learning year. Sasaki has been on the injured list since May 13 with a prolonged recovery from a right shoulder impingement.
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