The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed another successful season in MLB. They are 96-60, and have the second-best record in the sport, and have already clinched the NL West for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons.
There are just two series remaining on the schedule for the Dodgers: a three-game set with the San Diego Padres and a weekend set with the San Francisco Giants to conclude the regular season.
Before their series with the Padres, LA announced several roster moves.
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As expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers have activated Andy Pages and Roki Sasaki from the IL.
Update: Here is the official announcement made by the Los Angeles Dodgers X account:
Roki Sasaki had been dealing with a blister in his throwing hand, and Andy Pages was hit by a pitch about a month ago.
NBCSports.com’s George Bissell wrote (about Roki):
“Sasaki is expected to operate as a one-inning reliever during Tuesday’s series opener against the Padres. The 24-year-old former starter is ostensibly auditioning for a spot in the Dodgers’ bullpen for their upcoming playoff run during the final week of the season after missing a couple weeks with a blister issue. He can be safely dropped in nearly all redraft fantasy leagues.”
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Adding Andy Pages back to the lineup is a big boost to the team’s outfield ability.
Tommy Edman can move back to second full-time, and the Dodgers will be rolling out their best possible lineup for the playoffs.
As for Roki Sasaki, it’s been noted by Dave Roberts that he will serve in a one-inning reliever role for the remainder of the regular season, and his postseason roster status is still up in the air, especially after the recent blister injury.
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