Dodgers, Roki Sasaki and Spring Debut
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While Edwin Díaz ended up being the fourth pitcher out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen on Wednesday, it proved to be a solid outing in Cactus League play. Díaz worked one inning, giving up one hit and walking one. But the Dodgers' bats were lively as Los Angeles defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7.
It was an embarrassment of riches with Blake Snell disappointed he wasn’t on able to watch Ohtani and Sasaki.
Roki Sasaki excelled as Dodgers’ postseason closer, earning three saves with a 0.84 ERA. Sasaki overcame a major shoulder injury, returning strong and gaining team confidence. He aims to rejoin the starting rotation in 2026 and stabilize his performance.
PHOENIX -- There is no bigger wild card at the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training facility than Roki Sasaki, the Japanese phenom who possesses the ability of an ace but is coming off a disastrous rookie season as a starting pitcher. Sasaki was courted by ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ Roki Sasaki had a rollercoaster rookie MLB season. He faced adversity early, transitioning from Japan to the majors while recovering from an injury, before eventually finding his footing and becoming an asset out of the bullpen ...
LOS ANGELES — Roki Sasaki finished the 2025 season by playing a prominent role out of the bullpen for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he's primed for a return to their starting rotation. It's the role the Dodgers envisioned for Sasaki when he chose to sign ...
TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 23: Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks with media during the 2025 World Series workout day and media availability at the Rogers Centre on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB ...