Roki Sasaki Shows Progress in Simulated Game, Nearing Dodgers Return

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki threw a three-inning simulated game on Friday, signaling significant progress in his recovery from a right shoulder impingement that has kept him on the injured list since mid-May. Sasaki tossed 46 pitches, reaching 97 mph, and manager Dave Roberts observed that the pitcher has added weight and exhibits a cleaner throwing motion. While the team is still determining whether his next step will be a rehab assignment or another simulated game, Sasaki is on track to return late in the season.