Roki Sasaki received an encouraging injury update from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Sunday before LA’s game against the Mets.
“Dave Roberts said Roki Sasaki will start a throwing progression next week, a first step in him ramping back up,” Ardaya wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Roberts’ Sasaki update is crucial without question. Although Sasaki is likely still a few weeks away from returning, he is beginning to trend in an encouraging direction.
The Dodgers, of course, are simply hoping to have Sasaki ready for their expected postseason run.
Roki Sasaki’s first season with Dodgers
Sasaki’s ceiling in MLB remains extremely high. He could become a Cy Young-caliber pitcher at some point down the road. It is clear that he is still making the adjustment overall, though. The injury certainly does not help matters, but it could work as a reset for Sasaki.
Sasaki does not have an official injury return date yet. The Dodgers will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide updates as they are made available.
On Sunday night, the Dodgers will play the Mets in New York. The Sunday Night Baseball affair is scheduled for 7:10 PM EST as Los Angeles looks to clinch a series victory (the series is tied 1-1 heading into Sunday’s game).
