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Dodgers Place Roki Sasaki on Injured List as Rotation Woes Deepen

The rookie pitcher is sidelined with a right shoulder impingement after a challenging start to his MLB career.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 09: Starting pitcher Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts while pitching against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fif inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 09: Starting pitcher Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 09: Starting pitcher Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to the dugout during the second inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Overview

  • Roki Sasaki has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a diagnosed right shoulder impingement, following arm soreness reported after his May 9 start.
  • The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen to fill Sasaki's roster spot as the team navigates a growing injury crisis in its pitching staff.
  • Sasaki, highly touted as MLB's top international prospect, has struggled in his rookie season with a 4.72 ERA, diminished velocity, and command issues over eight starts.
  • Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Sasaki will remain a major-league project upon his return, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to his development at the highest level.
  • The Dodgers' rotation has been severely impacted, with Sasaki joining Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Clayton Kershaw on the injured list, raising scrutiny of the team's injury management practices.