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Dodgers Urge Rōki Sasaki to Show Progress in Rehab as Return Timeline Slips

The Dodgers plan a patient rehab focused on restoring velocity.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on June 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • In his Aug. 14 Triple-A rehab outing, Sasaki worked two innings with a fastball around 92–94 mph and threw 25 strikes on 41 pitches.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said the team needs improved velocity and results by the third or fourth rehab appearance, emphasizing that roster spots will go to the 13 best pitchers.
  • MLB.com’s Sonja Chen reported Sasaki may stay on rehab beyond early September to rebuild workload and confidence given the club’s depth.
  • Los Angeles has set no firm timetable for activation as it continues a six-man rotation led by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Clayton Kershaw and Shohei Ohtani.
  • Sasaki has not pitched in the majors since May due to a right shoulder impingement after opening with a 4.72 ERA and a 24-to-22 strikeout-to-walk line in 34.1 innings.