Roki Sasaki has had a rocky start to the 2025 MLB season as the top prospect, with struggles in command and opponents not respecting his off-speed pitches. Despite calls to send him to Triple-A, the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain confidence in his abilities. Manager Dave Roberts has set minimal expectations, emphasizing the importance of learning from experiences. Sasaki's recent bullpen performance shows promise, and Roberts believes it's essential for Sasaki to tackle these challenges independently while benefiting from the team's supportive environment.
"I think that he's handling it well. I want him to continue to stay out there and stay visible. He's not used to having some struggles, and I think that this is an opportunity for him to fight back, answer back," Roberts said.
"From what I heard, he had a great bullpen session. I appreciate the fact that he went back to work and he'll be ready to go on Saturday."
"I think for me, that's something where Shohei (Ohtani) or Yamamoto (Yamamoto), that..."
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