Roki Sasaki has been sidelined since mid-May due to a right shoulder impingement but is set to start a rehab assignment soon. Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have ample starting pitching, Sasaki is envisioned as a starter upon his return. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Sasaki will undertake a three-inning game this weekend to build up his endurance. Potential roles for Sasaki include occasional starting or a bullpen position during postseason, but no decisions have been finalized. He previously posted a 4.72 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in eight starts before his injury.
Sasaki is willing to take on any role with the Dodgers if it helps them reach their goal of winning the World Series. "Regardless of my role, I'm just making sure I can compete and get Major League hitters out."
Given the Dodgers' current surplus of starting pitching, it is unlikely that Sasaki will have a traditional role in the rotation when he returns. Manager Dave Roberts stated, "Sitting here right now, he's going to do a three-inning situation this weekend and then go out and build up."
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