"[Pitching out of the bullpen] would be something that would be completely odd to him so it would have to be a little bit of a leap of faith on his part as well. "But I think that he understands how good the starting pitchers are pitching. He just wants to be a part of it. He's worked really hard to get himself into a position to contribute."
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for October once again, and despite the team finally performing like the defending champions as of late, there are still key members of the squad waiting in the wings. One of those injured Dodgers is right-hander Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old phenom has been sidelined since May with a shoulder impingement, but is nearing the end of his rehab assignment."
Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-hander, has been sidelined since May with a shoulder impingement and is nearing the end of a rehab assignment. Early Triple-A starts were uneven, but Sasaki has shown increased velocity and improved command compared with his MLB outings. The Dodgers rotation has changed since his last major-league appearance, so no roster spot is guaranteed. Manager Dave Roberts expressed hope for a late-season return but did not specify role or timing. A bullpen role is possible but would require adaptation and mutual trust from Sasaki and the team.
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