Overview

• The outing on August 14 marked Sasaki’s first game appearance since mid-May after he was sidelined with a right-shoulder impingement.
• Facing seven batters in the opening inning, he yielded two earned runs on three hits and a walk over 23 pitches.
• His fastball averaged 93.6 mph and topped out at 95.7 mph, down from the 96–97 mph he reached during a recent simulated outing.
• Los Angeles has followed a cautious plan of live bullpen sessions and controlled minor-league starts to rebuild his workload.
• The Dodgers will monitor his next rehab appearances closely before deciding on his MLB return date or postseason roster spot.