I want to use it at least once, and I will return to the big league next week as a Sasaki bullpen pitcher who recovered 160km
Sep 19, 2025
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Sasaki, who is pitching rehabilitation at Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, took the mound as a relief in an away game against the Tacoma Rainiers (under the Seattle Mariners) on the 19th (Korea time) and allowed no hits, one walk, two strikeouts and no runs in one inning.
This is the first time Sasaki has played as a relief, not a starter, since entering the U.S.
This marks Sasaki's two losses and 6.41 ERA in six Triple-A games. He gave up 20 hits and 13 walks in 19 ⅔ innings, struck out 18 to mark a 0.274 hit rate.
Sasaki allowed three hits and four walks and allowed three runs in four ⅔ innings against the Sacramento Rivercats (under the San Francisco Giants) on the 10th, but struck out eight to show his upgraded ball power. He sprayed six fastballs over 100 miles, and his average fastball speed was 98.6 miles.
At the time, manager Dave Roberts said "It's very good news and a good throw. It bodes well for the Dodgers and Sasaki. We will talk about Sasaki in the future"I welcomed him.
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If Sasaki returns, there is a basis for him to use as a bullpen pitcher. Sasaki is expected to take the mound as a relief in the final game of Triple-A on the 22nd and then take the opportunity to be promoted to the big league.
After receiving a report on Sasaki's pitching on the day, Roberts said "First of all, we need to see if Sasaki agrees to serve in the bullpen. Then he just needs to do the job. Today he threw as a relief. That was good. A few days later, I'll throw it as a relief. Then our decision will be made.'
This means that after the Triple-A season, Sasaki will be called up and thrown into the bullpen. In fact, there is nothing but Sasaki's agreement. The Dodgers are anxious about the bullpen. He wants to test whether Sasaki can be a force first. There is room for inclusion on the postseason roster only when he somehow shows that he has grown up in the minor leagues.
The Dodgers have key bullpen pitchers such as Blake Trinen, Michael Kopech and Kirby Yates pitching jaggedly.
MLB.com added, `With nine games left in the regular season, the Dodgers must figure out who the pitchers they can trust at an important time. There is a time limit to testing them. Sasaki also has an opportunity,' he said.
Roberts said there is no position in the postseason. In a crisis situation, all bullpen pitchers are mobilized.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
