The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to debut rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki against the Cincinnati Reds, with manager Dave Roberts noting he won't start but will pitch alongside Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Both pitchers are expected to throw three to four innings as they prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs. Sasaki has shown promise despite a recent challenge during a hybrid B-game. Roberts affirmed Sasaki's competitive spirit, indicating that handling adversity is crucial for success at this level.
"He's been a star since he was 16 years old. He probably hasn't got hit a lot, but I do think that some of these guys...when they get hit in the mouth, they respond back."
"We'll set up an exact inning for Roki to get prepared so he can kind of prepare for those three, four innings."
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