Roki Sasaki is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, with his first game scheduled for Thursday. The objective is for him to pitch three innings. Sasaki recently had a successful live batting practice session where he reached 97 mph. Manager Dave Roberts expressed that they would monitor Sasaki's condition before making further decisions. Sasaki has been on the injured list since May 13 due to a right shoulder impingement and aims to be built up to five innings and 75 pitches before returning to the Dodgers, likely in September.
Sasaki is poised to take the next step toward a return to the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation by starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki's first rehab game is going to be Thursday, and the goal is for the right-hander to complete three innings with the Dodgers' top Minor League affiliate.
Sasaki has been on the injured list since May 13. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 20 amid a prolonged recovery process from a right shoulder impingement.
One certainty is Roberts said the goal is to have Sasaki built up to five innings and 75 pitches prior to getting activated.
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