Roberts Excited About Over 100 Miles, Bite The Unripe Fruit? Whether it's a full-fledged discussion about returning to Sasaki or a bullpen, consider it
Sep 13, 2025
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But he's already talking about his return to the big leagues. It's hasty. On the contrary, the bullpen situation is not very good to turn a blind eye to the ball power that can be used right away.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have begun to consider the return of Roki Sasaki, who is pitching rehabilitation for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets. There are two issues. the time and position of return.
First of all, Sasaki showed off her improved condition by spraying a fastball over 100 miles in a recent game. He started against the Sacramento Rivercats (under the San Francisco Giants) on the 10th (Korea time), giving up three hits and four walks in four ⅔ innings and allowing three runs.
Of the 90 pitches, 52 strikes were bad control, so it was the fastball speed that was encouraging even though he allowed a lot of on-base hits.
His fastball speed of 57 throws was up to 100.6 miles and an average of 98.3 miles. There were six over 100 miles, and the average speed was about four miles faster than the previous four appearances.
Sasaki threw just two 100-mile fastballs in a Tokyo Dome game against the Chicago Cubs on March 19, his major league debut. After that, he never used it when he returned to the United States mainland. The maximum speed on the U.S. ground was 98.3 miles.
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At the time, manager Dave Roberts said, `If he wants to come back, the current high bar must be applied. Because we're competing in pennant races right now. "To guarantee our pitching to our staff, we have to give him something urgent and overwhelming performance. That's the level we want now. Personally, there is definitely expectation for Sasaki in that respect."
However, in the game against Sacramento, which took the mound for the first time in a week, he showed his speed as an NPB player.
Roberts, who was briefed on this, said "It's a very good thing. It's good for our Dodgers as well as Sasaki. Now that it's improved, we'll go over it. In any case, good results" he welcomed.
MLB.com is ' in an article titled 'Sasaki's Next Move' on the 13thThere is no room in the rotation. If he returns to Major League Baseball, he could be considered for a bullpen position. ' Then the question is two things: Should I start in Triple-A and finish the season in the bullpen? Will both Sasaki and Dodgers benefit from the postseason if he plays in the major leagues to some extent?questioned '
Sasaki has been throwing so far as a starting pitcher. Bullpens should have different pitching styles. It could destroy Sasaki in the long run. Also, if you use Sasaki in the postseason, you have to take someone off the roster. It's not an easy problem.
Roberts said, `Honestly, given our current situation and Sasaki's situation, we have to look at what is best for him and us. Whether he throws as a starter or changes his position, whatever situation he needs to prepare, he should put everything on the table and discuss it. We will have such a conversation."
At this rate, it seems highly likely that it will be called to the Major League at the end of the season. The Dodgers' six-man rotation is stable, making it very difficult for Sasaki to take the starting position. It remains to be seen whether the Dodgers will bite the undercooked fruit.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
