Sasaki endured inconsistent fastball velocity and results through eight starts before going on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement. His recovery included a setback and at one point Sasaki pitching again in 2025 appeared to be in question. He eventually began to make steady progress and began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 14.
The Rangers will activate Tyler Mahle from the 60-day injured list for Friday's series opener against the Marlins. He is listed as the probable starter against a yet to be announced pitcher for Miami. Texas has a full 40-man roster and will need to designate someone for assignment or transfer one of Marcus Semien, Nathan Eovaldi or Sam Haggerty to the 60-day injured list.
The Washington Capitals are starting to look like a full team again. With the start of Training Camp officially just 16 days away, the regular group on the ice for informal skates grew yet again. Among the latest players to return to MedStar Capitals Iceplex are defenseman Martin Fehervary and prospect forwards Ryan Leonard and Andrew Cristall. NHL.com's Tom Gulitti reported Fehervary's presence while Leonard and Cristall were in photos posted by the team to their social media accounts.