Roki Sasaki Will Throw Simulated Game Instead of Starting Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will throw a simulated game Wednesday instead of making a scheduled start Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, manager Dave Roberts announced. Sasaki, who recently threw a bullpen session on Monday following a finger issue, remains without a clear role for the rest of the year as Los Angeles weighs whether to deploy him as a starter or reliever for the postseason.