"After a much-publicized and competitive courting process as an international free agent, Roki Sasaki has endured a fair share of trails and tribulations in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He entered the season as MLB Pipeline's No.1 prospect, but has not pitched like it so far this season. Matters were made worse by a right shoulder impingement that has kept Sasaki on the injured list since April 16. He began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City last month and was nearing the end of the permitted 30-day period. That led to questions over what role Sasaki would fill if returning to the Dodgers."
"In five starts with the Comets, Sasaki has posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.71 WHIP with 16 strikeouts against 12 walks in 18.2 innings pitched. He did have his best start of the five his last time out, with eight strikeouts in 4.2 innings of work. Sasaki's fastball velocity also was much improved in that outing."
Roki Sasaki entered the season as MLB Pipeline's No.1 prospect but has struggled in his rookie year, posting a 4.72 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and averaging 5.77 walks per nine in eight starts. A right shoulder impingement placed him on the injured list on April 16 and prompted a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The rehab stint produced a 6.75 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in five starts, though velocity improved and he struck out eight in his last outing. The Dodgers built him up as a starter but are considering a bullpen role. A minor calf issue extended his rehab assignment and the Minor League season will end before the 30-day window expires.
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