Overview

• Sasaki delivered two scoreless one-inning relief appearances this week, protecting leads in both games including Friday’s 3-2 win in Seattle.
• He struck out Cal Raleigh on three consecutive splitters and reached 100.1 mph on his fastball while sitting 98–99 mph.
• Manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki will not pitch in the final two regular-season games, indicating the club wants him rested for the postseason.
• The right-hander was activated from the 60-day injured list on Sept. 21 after a right-shoulder impingement and a rehab stint marked by uneven velocity.
• Dodgers officials praised his look in short bursts as media speculate on a late-inning role, with the team’s shaky bullpen increasing the appeal of the experiment.