Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are focusing on pitcher Roki Sasaki for the 2026 season. Despite a challenging rookie season, Sasaki showed strong performance in the postseason and is expected to play a key role as the Dodgers aim for another championship.
Key Facts
- Roki Sasaki is a right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Dodgers start spring training in Arizona on February 13, 2026.
- Sasaki struggled with control and speed due to a shoulder injury in 2025.
- His role for the 2026 season might be as a fifth or sixth starting pitcher.
- Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts suggests Sasaki should develop a third pitch type.
- Sasaki performed well in the postseason with a 0.84 ERA in 10.2 innings.
- The Dodgers are aiming for a third consecutive championship in 2026.
