Roki Sasaki's Strong Rehab Outing Reignites Dodgers Postseason Roster Hopes

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki delivered a promising rehab start for triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, topping 100 mph multiple times through four shutout innings. This performance has reinserted the 23-year-old into the conversation for a spot on the Dodgers' postseason pitching staff, despite previous struggles in rehab. While he tired in the fifth, allowing three runs, Sasaki finished with eight strikeouts and four walks over 90 pitches. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that while a rotation spot is unlikely, a bullpen role is possible. Sasaki had been sidelined since mid-May with a shoulder impingement, holding a 1-1 record with a 4.72 ERA in eight starts prior to his injury.