Roki Sasaki exits Dodgers game against Braves with finger injury

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Roki Sasaki exits Dodgers game against Braves with finger injury
Summary

Roki Sasaki left the Dodgers contest against the Braves on August 26, 2026, after sustaining a finger injury in the fourth inning. Initially pitching well, Sasaki allowed two runs before his departure as manager Dave Roberts and the training staff checked on him. The team later announced he had a blister on the middle finger of his right hand. Edgardo Henriquez replaced him but allowed further runs due to a defensive misplay. The potential impact on Sasaki's role in the upcoming postseason remains uncertain, depending on the severity of the injury.

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  • •Sasaki exited the game after 3.1 innings with two runs allowed
  • •He had been performing well with a 2.31 ERA since the All-Star break
  • •Blister on his right middle finger confirmed by Dodgers
  • •Henriquez allowed additional runs after replacing Sasaki
  • •Impact on Sasaki's postseason availability is unclear
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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Roki Sasaki on the Injured List with a blister in his right hand after he had to be prematurely removed from their contest with the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday evening. LA formally announced the roster moves before its series finale with the Braves. The Dodgers are looking to avoid being […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Promote 26-Year-Old Pitcher After Roki Sasaki Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki left midway through the game on Aug. 26 against the Atlanta Braves with what appears to be a blister injury. Sasaki went 3 1/3 innings against the Braves, allowing four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three. After giving up a hit, Sasaki […] The post Dodgers Get Brutal Roki Sasaki Development During Braves Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki is headed to the 15-day injured list after exiting Wednesday night's 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves with a blister on his middle finger. Sasaki said the blister came on suddenly in the fourth inning. “When I was facing the first hitter in the fourth inning, I actually didn’t feel anything coming beforehand," Sasaki said after the game through an interpreter.

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