Roki Sasaki's postseason status remains uncertain for Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki's status for the remainder of the regular season is unclear, according to manager Dave Roberts. Sasaki has been dealing with a blister and is not ready to return to action yet. He is scheduled to throw in a simulated game on September 16, which will help the team decide whether he can pitch before the regular season ends. If he does not pitch this week, he will have very limited opportunities to return. The Dodgers are considering using him as a reliever for the postseason, given his experience as a closer in the 2025 playoffs.
- •Sasaki's regular-season status is currently unclear.
- •He has been recovering from a blister injury.
- •Sasaki is set for a simulated game on September 16.
- •His potential role may shift to a reliever in postseason.
- •He pitched 119.1 innings in 23 games this season.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Roki Sasaki Could Be Thrown Straight Into Dodgers Postseason Bullpen
"Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki's regular-season status is unclear, according to Dave Roberts.
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