Edwin Diaz and Roki Sasaki progress toward Los Angeles Dodgers return
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing the potential return of pitchers Edwin Diaz and Roki Sasaki from the injured list. Diaz, who has been sidelined with neck inflammation since August 18, is scheduled to make back-to-back appearances starting Wednesday in a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. If successful, he could rejoin the major league roster as early as Sunday. Sasaki is also targeting the club’s upcoming road trip for his return after being placed on the injured list with a finger blister on August 26. While both pitchers are currently ineligible to return, they continue to work through their respective recovery programs. Manager Dave Roberts has indicated that Diaz will likely work in lower-leverage roles upon his return to the team.
- •Edwin Diaz began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.
- •Roki Sasaki is eligible to return from the 15-day injured list this Friday.
- •Manager Dave Roberts plans to use Diaz in low-leverage situations upon his return.
- •The Dodgers hold an 87-57 record and lead the NL West division.
- •Sasaki recorded a 2.31 ERA over 35 innings following the All-Star break.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers news: Roki Sasaki gets crucial injury update as playoffs draw near
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers news: Edwin Diaz, Roki Sasaki may return from their injuries soon
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have battled injury concerns throughout the season, but it seems as if a pitcher could be returning soon. Roki Sasaki is currently on the injured list due to a blister on his finger. He is reportedly nearing a return , according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. “Roki Sasaki faced hitters today at Dodger Stadium, throwing multiple […] The post Dodgers news: Roki Sasaki gets crucial injury update as playoffs draw near appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers could soon receive reinforcements for their pitching staff, with Edwin Diaz and Roki Sasaki progressing toward potential returns from the injured list. Diaz faces another rehab test, while Sasaki could return during the club’s upcoming road trip. Both pitchers must continue progressing before the Dodgers clear them to […] The post Dodgers news: Edwin Diaz, Roki Sasaki may return from their injuries soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:54 PMDodgers news: Roki Sasaki gets crucial injury update as playoffs draw near
The Los Angeles Dodgers have battled injury concerns throughout the season, but it seems as if a pitcher could be returning soon. Roki Sasaki is currently on the injured list due to a blister on his finger. He is reportedly nearing a return , according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. “Roki Sasaki faced hitters today at Dodger Stadium, throwing multiple […] The post Dodgers news: Roki Sasaki gets crucial injury update as playoffs draw near appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:25 AMDodgers news: Edwin Diaz, Roki Sasaki may return from their injuries soon
The Los Angeles Dodgers could soon receive reinforcements for their pitching staff, with Edwin Diaz and Roki Sasaki progressing toward potential returns from the injured list. Diaz faces another rehab test, while Sasaki could return during the club’s upcoming road trip. Both pitchers must continue progressing before the Dodgers clear them to […] The post Dodgers news: Edwin Diaz, Roki Sasaki may return from their injuries soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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