In the end, the Sasaki bubble theory, which was revealed to the surface, is far from finished products, so the industry itself does not know why the speed is decreasing
May 16, 2025
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The Dodgers listed Sasaki on the 15-day IL on the 14th (Korea Standard Time) due to symptoms of right shoulder impression. According to the regulations, he can return to the big league's active roster after the 29th. However, the rehabilitation is expected to take more time.
Manager Dave Roberts made it clear on the 15th that there is nothing to expect about the future schedule. The important thing is that Sasaki should be healthy, solid and have no pitching problems. Only then will they be able to throw for us."
Roberts then learned of his injury after an away game in Arizona. It is said that my shoulders have been uncomfortable for the past few weeks. I hope our pitching staff will do well until his performance returns to normal.
Sasiki gave up five hits and two walks in four starting innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the 10th and gave up five runs.
He has had more than a shoulder problem since the start of May, and he threw a total of nine innings in two games, against the Atlanta Braves on the 4th and Arizona on the 10th, giving up 11 hits and four outs and allowing eight runs.
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Local experts say that Sasaki's fastball speed, which was up to 102 miles when he was an NPB, has decreased significantly this year due to shoulder pain. Coming to the U.S., the average fastball speed decreased by approximately three to four miles.
But Sasaki doesn't think differently. In an interview with local media such as MLB.com , he said, `At first, it didn't hurt, but it was uncomfortable to move my shoulders as I wanted.'But it's hard to say whether that's the fundamental reason why my restraint and command fell" he said.
Sasaki joined the Dodgers through posting last winter after taking only 18 appearances with Chiba Lotte Marines last year due to shoulder and abdominal muscle injuries. In other words, shoulder injuries are a problem brought to the United States from Japan. Sasaki threw 34 ⅓ innings in eight games this season, marking 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA, 22 walks, 24 strikeouts, WHIP 1.49, and a 0.2225 hit rate. There are signs of reduced restraint and control anxiety.
Last year, he still pitched 111 innings with a 2.35 ERA and 129 strikeouts, keeping the power of the ace, but it became even more shabby when he came to the U.S. this year. Sasaki made his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 19 and threw two fastballs over 100 miles. However, I have never taken a picture of 100 miles when I returned to the mainland of the United States. The top speed in the U.S. is only 98.3 miles.
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Sasaki was similarly ill last year. It was worse than now. It's a problem I can overcome and I can still throw well. It's true that it's a bit inconvenient, but it's not as bad a situation as it used to be. "There's nothing I can say for sure. But this is a very good time for me to get to the bottom of my shoulder injury,' he said, expressing calmness.
ESPN, which reported Sasaki's IL listing on the day, said, `This slump has supported the idea that Sasaki is far from a finished product despite his tremendous talent within the Dodgers and in the Major League as a whole'I evaluated it.
The Dodgers will play the Athletics game on the 16th, when Sasaki was originally scheduled to take the mound, as a bullpen game, and Dustin May, Clayton Kershaw and Tony Gonsolin will take the mound in the order of three consecutive home games against the Los Angeles Angels on the 17th and 19th. Coincidentally, with Sasaki out, Kershaw is finally joining the rotation.
In this case, the Dodgers' rotation will go back to the order of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, May, Kershaw, Gonsolin, and Landon Nyack. On top of that, a bullpen game will be mixed to ensure Yamamoto's rest day.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
