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Dodgers IL Sasaki; Lauer Sixth Starter
Roki Sasaki exited the Dodgers’ game against the Braves in the fourth inning with a blister on his right middle finger, prompting the team to monitor his status for his next start. The injury adds uncertainty to his rotation role as the Dodgers approach October after a strong post-All-Star stretch.
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About Rōki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki , nicknamed "the Monster of the Reiwa Era" , is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines. He made his NPB debut in 2021 for the Marines and signed with the Dodgers in 2025.
Everything about Rōki Sasaki →- Occupation
- baseball player, professional baseball player
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Born
- November 3, 2001