Roki Sasaki Remains in Dodgers' Opening Day Rotation Plans

Despite early-spring command struggles, including five walks and seven runs allowed in 3 ⅓ innings, Roki Sasaki remains penciled into the Dodgers' Opening Day rotation. Manager Dave Roberts and pitching coach Mark Prior are focused on Sasaki's development, noting he needs more big-league experience. Sasaki is scheduled to pitch four innings in a backfield B-game next week to maintain his build-up, with the team confident in his long-term potential as a starter.