Not surprisingly, Sasaki complains of discomfort in his right arm in the 0th inning of the career rule
May 14, 2025
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LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said in an interview with reporters ahead of the home game against Oakland Athletics on the 14th (Korea time), "Sasaki complained of pain in his right arm after the Arizona Diamondbacks (five runs in four innings) on the 10th. We are considering whether to put it on the IL or not," he said.
Roberts said, `I think I have a little tension in my right arm. I'm currently trying to check. I'm looking at whether it's a mental or physical problem" he said.
Sasaki was already not on top of the ball against Arizona. The average fastball speed was about 94.8 miles (about 152.6 kilometers), which was lower than usual, and he was replaced early after losing a lot of runs while allowing consecutive hits.
Sasaki never had a season to fill the regular innings even when he was playing in the Japanese professional baseball league. The most innings pitched was 129 ⅓ innings in the 2022 season, and although he won his first 10 games last year, he played only 111 innings. Although he had the best fastball in the league, there were many criticisms that he was not durable. His team, Chiba Lotte Marines, also managed Sasaki 'Puppy', but he often skipped the mound due to injuries or delayed recovery.
This is the part that I was most concerned about when I declared my major league challenge. He has continued to expose physical and medical problems, but he doubted whether he would be able to withstand the Major League system, which is based on taking the mound after a four-day break.
When the news broke that Sasaki felt pain in her right arm, Japanese fans responded "Not surprising" The reason is that "this problem has been repeated in Japan as well."
In fact, the Dodgers gave Sasaki tremendous consideration this year. He managed the interval between pitches with plenty of room. Basically, it guaranteed a six-day break, and it was the first five days of the season against Arizona. But I got sick right away.
Roberts said, "(Even against Arizona) I felt okay. But I felt a little physically uncomfortable. A replacement starter may take the mound"It's still the first season, so I'm getting used to the league and the environment. I have to give it some time" wrapped around it.
The Dodgers are already missing key pitchers Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell from the rotation due to injuries. If Sasaki's next appearance is delayed, he will have to use an alternative starter again.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
