Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers consider pitcher Roki Sasaki, age 24, to be a key factor for the upcoming baseball season. Although Sasaki missed much of his rookie season due to a shoulder injury, he played an important role in the playoffs. This season, his main challenges are staying healthy and proving he can succeed in the starting rotation.
Key Facts
- Roki Sasaki is a 24-year-old pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Sasaki missed most of his rookie season last year because of a right shoulder injury.
- He returned late in the season and became a valuable bullpen player during the playoffs.
- The Dodgers view Sasaki as a starting pitcher for the upcoming season.
- Last year, he had a 4.46 ERA, which is a statistic that measures a pitcher's performance.
- Sasaki needs to stay healthy and improve his effectiveness this season.
- Edwin Diaz is set to be the Dodgers' main closing pitcher, which means Sasaki will focus on starting pitching.
