Roki Sasaki shows improved form for Dodgers in Week 11
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Roki Sasaki is emerging as a viable option for the Dodgers following recent performance shifts. After struggling early in the season, he showcased a stronger arsenal with a significant enhancement in his four-seam fastball velocity, reaching a peak of 98.5 mph during a game against the Phillies. Sasaki closed May with a 3.18 ERA, accumulating 28 strikeouts against six walks, indicating his capability to maintain effective pitching. Other potential waiver wire pickups for Week 11 include Keibert Ruiz, Curtis Mead, and Sam Antonacci, who have all demonstrated strong offensive metrics recently and may serve as valuable additions to fantasy rosters.
- •Sasaki reached 98.5 mph with his fastball against the Phillies.
- •Closed May with a 3.18 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
- •Keibert Ruiz hitting.386 in May, potential waiver target.
- •Curtis Mead showing solid performance against righties.
- •Sam Antonacci hitting.277/.371/.
- 7:25 PMCBS Sports — Week 11 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Edwin Arroyo gets the call as Elly De La Cruz goes on the IL
- 11:22 PMCBS Sports — Week 11 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Is Roki Sasaki suddenly a must-roster pitcher, plus more pickups
"Chris Towers breaks down Week 11 waiver wire additions by position
"Chris Towers breaks down Week 11 waiver wire additions by position
Sources
External links- CBS SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:25 PMWeek 11 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Edwin Arroyo gets the call as Elly De La Cruz goes on the IL
Chris Towers breaks down Week 11 waiver wire additions by position
- CBS SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:22 PMWeek 11 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Is Roki Sasaki suddenly a must-roster pitcher, plus more pickups
Chris Towers breaks down Week 11 waiver wire additions by position
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