Roki Sasaki placed on injured list for Los Angeles Dodgers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:04 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki will be placed on the injured list due to a blister on his middle finger. Following his exit in the fourth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves, manager Dave Roberts confirmed the decision to avoid further issues. Sasaki allowed four runs and six hits before leaving, with Edgardo Henriquez stepping in as a reliever. Eric Lauer is expected to return to the starting rotation to fill the gap left by Sasaki, while the Dodgers may consider adding another arm to their roster.
- •Roki Sasaki leaves game with a blister injury
- •Edgardo Henriquez relieves Sasaki during the game
- •Eric Lauer set to replace Sasaki in rotation
- •Sasaki's return could benefit Dodgers in playoffs
- •Dodgers may seek additional pitching options
- 4:57 AMESPN MLB — Dodgers' Sasaki IL-bound after exiting with blister
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Rotation Suffers Devastating Blow as Roki Sasaki Heads to IL
"Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will go on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's start against the Braves because of a blister on his right middle finger.
"Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is going on the injured list with a blister on his middle finger, according to manager Dave Roberts.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 27, 2026, 4:57 AMDodgers' Sasaki IL-bound after exiting with blister
Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will go on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's start against the Braves because of a blister on his right middle finger.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:23 AMDodgers Rotation Suffers Devastating Blow as Roki Sasaki Heads to IL
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is going on the injured list with a blister on his middle finger, according to manager Dave Roberts.
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