Summary
Roki Sasaki, a pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has faced difficulties since joining the team. Despite struggling during spring training, manager Dave Roberts plans to keep Sasaki in the starting rotation as the season begins.
Key Facts
- Roki Sasaki joined the Los Angeles Dodgers but has faced challenges fitting into the team.
- He dealt with a shoulder injury last season that sidelined him for nearly five months.
- Sasaki was able to help the Dodgers as a reliever during their World Series win.
- His spring training this year did not go well, with Sasaki allowing 12 earned runs and 13 walks in just over seven innings.
- Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts stated that, despite the struggles, Sasaki will remain in the starting rotation.
- Sasaki’s first start of the new season is set against the Cleveland Guardians.