""I think the thing that I learned most about him is he could've cashed in last year... But he was willing to pitch out of the bullpen, ramp back up and give us whatever we needed.""
""For me, I think it's just more of being in the strike zone. Throughout Spring Training, there were a lot of bad misses... but he was in the strike zone.""
Roki Sasaki began the 2026 season after a difficult Spring Training, where he posted a 15.58 ERA. Despite this, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Sasaki's perseverance. In his first start, Sasaki pitched four-plus innings, allowing one run and striking out four. Although his command was inconsistent, he managed to keep the game under control. Roberts noted that Sasaki's willingness to pitch out of the bullpen last season demonstrated his commitment, which contributes to the manager's confidence in his potential for improvement.
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