Roki Sasaki has been on the injured list since May 13 due to a right shoulder impingement. He was later transferred to the 60-day IL in June after difficulties in his throwing program. After receiving a cortisone injection, he resumed throwing at the end of June and completed a bullpen session recently. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Sasaki is pain-free and could return by late August. Sasaki has struggled this season with a record of 1-1 and a 4.72 ERA before his injury.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki has been pain-free and progressing in his throwing program at a rate that projects to a possible return in "late August."
Sasaki nevertheless has made significant strides as it wasn't that long enough in which the Dodgers were unsure if he would even be able to pitch again this season.
If Sasaki returns by late August, he wouldn't have long to ramp up for a potential postseason role, which could put his availability in question.
Sasaki has struggled through the better part of his rookie season as he went just 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in eight starts before going on the IL.
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