"Sasaki allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base, and - after a highlight play in center field from Hyeseong Kim - a Nolan Arenado double scored the first run of the game. Ildemaro Vargas stepped up to bat next, doubling to right field to score two more runners."
"Sasaki thrived as a reliever during the 2025 postseason, but starting continues to prove an issue for the young right-hander. He had a 4.72 ERA through eight starts in 2025, the most recent of which came in May."
"The Dodgers certainly have a spot in their rotation for Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, both of whom are healthy, and are sure to have spots reserved for Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell whenever they're 100%. The final couple of spots, though, are completely up for grabs."
Roki Sasaki had a difficult outing in his first spring training appearance of 2026, lasting only 1.1 innings while allowing 3 runs on 5 hits with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts across 36 pitches. Nolan Arenado's double and Ildemaro Vargas's two-run double in the first inning accounted for the runs. Sasaki's struggles as a starter continue despite thriving as a reliever during the 2025 postseason. He posted a 4.72 ERA through eight starts in 2025 and spent most of last season injured. Competition for rotation spots remains fierce, with Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, and Blake Snell securing spots, while Sasaki competes with Emmet Sheehan, River Ryan, and Gavin Stone for remaining positions.
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