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Dodgers Extend Roki Sasaki’s Rehab After Calf Scare, Keep MLB Return on Hold

A bullpen role looms as his most realistic path back because the rotation has no opening.

Rehabbing Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki, shown warming up before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays last month at Dodger Stadium, is running out of time to make his case for a spot in the postseason roster. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Sep 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) reacts after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki will make at least one more rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, with Tuesday the tentative target.
  • A "little calf situation" surfaced in the third inning of his last outing, which the team does not consider a longer-term setback.
  • With Saturday marking the 30-day rehab threshold for pitchers, the Dodgers will extend his assignment due to the calf issue, according to Roberts.
  • Sasaki showed progress after work with pitching director Rob Hill, averaging 98.6 mph and touching 100 while striking out eight over 4⅔ innings in his latest start.
  • The rookie has not pitched in the majors since May 9 because of a right shoulder impingement and holds a 6.75 ERA across five Triple-A rehab starts, with relief work likely upon activation.