Overview

• Dodgers manager Dave Roberts credited director of pitching Rob Hill for helping Sasaki unlock more swing-and-miss during rehab.
• Sasaki’s rehab assignment exceeded 30 days after what Roberts called a minor calf issue on top of his right shoulder impingement.
• In his latest Triple-A outing, he generated 15 whiffs over 90 pitches, averaged about 98 mph, and touched 100 mph on his fastball.
• Roberts said a bullpen role would be “completely odd” for the rookie and would require a leap of faith, complicating a roster fit.
• Ken Rosenthal reported Sasaki remains part of internal discussions yet likely holds only an outside chance to make the postseason roster.