Overview

• Sasaki will join the team in Arizona on Tuesday and is expected to be activated Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts.
• Sasaki’s rehab shifted to one-inning relief at Triple-A, where he touched 98–100 mph and generated whiffs with an 87 mph splitter in two scoreless outings.
• Roberts said the evaluation will focus on velocity, strike-throwing and composure, with initial usage projected as one-inning bursts.
• The pivot comes after recurring bullpen breakdowns, including Blake Treinen allowing three runs Sunday and carrying a 5.55 ERA.
• Sasaki posted a 4.72 ERA in eight MLB starts before a right shoulder impingement, leaving questions about his long-term role.