Dodgers' Resurgent Starter Leaves Game Under Concerning Circumstance
Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki left a game early because of a blister on his right middle finger. The Dodgers are considering other pitchers to replace him if he needs time to recover.Key Facts
- Sasaki exited the game after pitching 66 pitches in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves.
- The blister on his right middle finger caused him to leave the game.
- Before leaving, Sasaki allowed six hits, two walks, and three strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
- Sasaki's earned run average (ERA) improved after the All-Star break to 2.31 in six starts.
- The Dodgers still led the game when Sasaki left due to key hits from teammates.
- If Sasaki misses time, Dodgers have four pitchers in their rotation: Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Tyler Glasnow, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
- Shohei Ohtani is expected to return soon, but the team may need another pitcher for their usual six-man rotation.
- Possible replacements include Eric Lauer (currently in the bullpen), Emmet Sheehan (in Triple-A), and Justin Wrobleski (recovering from injury).
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