Roki Sasaki exits Dodgers game against Braves with finger injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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.
- •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
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Roki Sasaki exits start vs. Braves with blister on throwing hand: What we know
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Roki Sasaki Leaves Braves Start Early With Hand Injury
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers make an announcement on Roki Sasaki’s injury during Braves game
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Roki Sasaki leaves Dodgers start early with blister
"ATLANTA –– Roki Sasaki’s second-half resurgence hit a sudden speed bump Wednesday night. In the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ game against the Braves at Truist Park, Sasaki made an...
"The Los Angeles Dodgers had an update on right-hander Roki Sasaki after he left Wednesday's start against the Atlanta Braves.
"Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki left the game against the Atlanta Braves due to an apparent finger injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 1:27 AMRoki Sasaki exits start vs. Braves with blister on throwing hand: What we know
Roki Sasaki had to leave the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 26 in the fourth inning.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 1:00 AMRoki Sasaki Leaves Braves Start Early With Hand Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki left the game against the Atlanta Braves due to an apparent finger injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:53 AMDodgers make an announcement on Roki Sasaki’s injury during Braves game
The Los Angeles Dodgers had an update on right-hander Roki Sasaki after he left Wednesday's start against the Atlanta Braves.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:48 AMRoki Sasaki leaves Dodgers start early with blister
ATLANTA –– Roki Sasaki’s second-half resurgence hit a sudden speed bump Wednesday night. In the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ game against the Braves at Truist Park, Sasaki made an...
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