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Japan Times
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Japan Times
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki may not return this season
The Los Angeles Dodgers paused right-hander Roki Sasaki's rehab program and indicated the rookie may not return this season. Sasaki, 23, landed on the 15-day injured list on May 13 with an impingement in his right shoulder. He went 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA in eight starts before the injury, fanning 24 batters and walking 22 in 34 1/3 innings. Manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki stopped playing catch this weekend and there is no timeline for him to resume throwing. "Being thrust here into this environment certainly was a big undertaking for him. And then you layer in the health part of it, and then you layer he's a starting pitcher, the buildup, what that entails," Roberts said. "I think that that's the prudent way to go about it. Whatever we get from him, and expecting him to be back, obviously, and contributing. "But I think, yeah, the mindset should be we got to plan on life without him, as far as this year." Sasaki joined the Dodgers in January after four successful seasons with Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan. He received a $6.5 million signing bonus and is earning a rookie salary this season of $760,000.
Reuters
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki not guaranteed to return this season
June 16 - The Los Angeles Dodgers paused right-hander Roki Sasaki's rehab program and indicated the rookie may not return this season. Sasaki, 23, landed on the 15-day injured list on May 13 with an impingement in his right shoulder. He went 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA in eight starts before the injury, fanning 24 batters and walking 22 in 34 1/3 innings. Manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki stopped playing catch this weekend and there is no timeline for him to resume throwing. "Being thrust here into this environment certainly was a big undertaking for him. And then you layer in the health part of it, and then you layer he's a starting pitcher, the buildup, what that entails," Roberts said. "I think that that's the prudent way to go about it. Whatever we get from him, and expecting him to be back, obviously, and contributing. "But I think, yeah, the mindset should be we got to plan on life without him, as far as this year." Sasaki joined the Dodgers in January after four successful seasons with Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan. He received a $6.5 million signing bonus and is earning a rookie salary this season of $760,000. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers' Release Unfortunate Roki Sasaki Health Update
Dodgers' Release Unfortunate Roki Sasaki Health Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers gave a rather sobering update on Roki Sasaki on Tuesday. When talking to the press, Dodgers' pitching coach Mark Prior indicated that the 23-year-old fireballer is not progressing in his rehab. According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Prior had this to say: Advertisement 'Not a whole lot to report on Roki. I think right now we've got to get him in a position where he feels confident in his ability to throw the baseball. 'There's not a lot to report. He's been throwing, still just light catch and not a lot of work other than light catch right now … He is pain-free, but hasn't gotten to the point where he can put enough intensity to push forward in his progression. It's just a light catch, just exercising in his throw and not necessarily pushing the throw.' Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Sasaki went down with what was described as a shoulder impingement in May, an injury that plagued him last season with the Chiba Lotte Marines and caused his velocity to dip. The good news here is that Sasaki is pain-free. The bad news is pretty straightforward. Initially, the Dodgers expected Sasaki to return in late June. It's rather clear now that it won't be happening. Advertisement Sasaki's arrival in Los Angeles was much-anticipated, having thrown to major success in Japan's NPB, making him the MLB's top prospect upon signing. Unfortunately, Sasaki is yet to live up to the hype, pitching to a 4.72 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 34.1 innings this season, a far cry from the career 2.10 ERA he posted in the NPB. However, if he can regain his velocity with his shoulder injury in the rearview mirror, he could become an impact arm. Related: Dodgers Trade Idea Moves on From Dalton Rushing After Call-Up This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kodai Senga, Roki Sasaki reunite before Mets-Dodgers showdown
The post Kodai Senga, Roki Sasaki reunite before Mets-Dodgers showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rōki Sasaki and New York Mets All-Star Kodai Senga finally met again on the mound. The meetup came ahead of the much-anticipated National League Championship Series rematch at Dodger Stadium. The Mets had edged the Dodgers 4–3 in extra innings during their previous encounter, adding even more intrigue to this matchup. The two Japanese stars were seen having a delightful conversation, and Senga appeared to give some tips to Sasaki. Their last meeting came during the 2022 Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) season. Senga suited up for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, while Sasaki took the mound for the Chiba Lotte Marines. The Marines cruised to an 8–1 victory, with Sasaki earning the win and Senga taking the loss. Later that year, Senga exercised his international free agent rights and made the jump to MLB. Advertisement In December 2022, Senga signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the Mets. His SoftBank career was loaded with accolades. He won the Japanese Triple Crown in 2020, captured five Japan Series titles, and earned three NPB All-Star nods. He also led the Pacific League in strikeouts twice and received two Best Nine awards. Senga made his MLB debut on April 2, 2023, in a 5–1 win over the Miami Marlins. He later earned a spot in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. Sasaki, in contrast, had a shorter but electrifying career in Japan. Before his Dodgers career, he made global headlines with a perfect game on April 10, 2022. In that match against the Orix Buffaloes, Sasaki struck out 19 batters to tie the NPB single-game record. He also fanned 13 consecutive hitters, setting a new world record. Sasaki needed just 105 pitches to complete the game. It remains the 16th perfect game recorded in NPB history. The Dodgers signed Sasaki on January 22, 2025. Baseball America named him the No. 1 prospect ahead of the season. He made the Opening Day roster and debuted against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo. Sasaki recorded his first MLB strikeout against fellow Japanese star Seiya Suzuki. In May, the Dodgers placed him on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. Related: MLB rumors: Sandy Alcantara's 8.47 ERA shouldn't stop Cubs from making trade Related: MLB rumors: Yankees, Phillies named best trade fits for Rays stars
The Mainichi
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki had shoulder issues before joining Dodgers: sources
The right shoulder impingement that landed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki on the injured list May 13 is the same as an injury the 23-year-old suffered last season with Nippon Professional Baseball's Chiba Lotte Marines, baseball sources have revealed. According to these sources, Sasaki first experienced pain in his throwing shoulder during the first half of last season, his fifth as a professional. Medical examinations at the time produced the same diagnosis -- impingement. Sasaki reportedly complained that the pain occurred after pitching motions, saying his right shoulder "would hurt whenever I used it." However, medical imaging revealed no abnormalities, forcing the team to depend significantly on the pitcher's personal assessment of his condition. Due to what the Marines officially classified as "poor condition in the right arm," Sasaki missed nearly two months from June last season. When symptoms flared up, Sasaki managed his condition by spacing out his pitching appearances or halting throwing until the pain subsided. Despite the lingering shoulder concerns, Sasaki posted a career-best performance in his final Japanese season, recording 10 wins and five losses in 18 games, facilitating his high-profile move to the Dodgers. According to Dr. Tetsuya Yamazaki, head of the sports orthopedics department at Yokohama Minami Kyousai Hospital and a prominent expert on professional baseball players' shoulder injuries, impingement often develops from collisions between the acromion -- the upper outer portion of the scapula -- and the rotator cuff muscles. It can also occur within the joint due to contact between the glenoid labrum and the rotator cuff tendons. Before Sasaki's MLB transfer, the Chiba Lotte Marines reportedly provided detailed medical and injury records, including information about his right shoulder issues, to interested MLB clubs during negotiations.
