LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 4: Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws in the bullpen prior to the game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on September 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to capture a sweep over the Cincinnati Reds this week.
LA has opened up a few-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the No. 2 seed in the NL, and the Dodgers can clinch the NL West on Wednesday. Their pitching staff looks as dominant as it ever has, with all arms looking fully healthy… except for Roki Sasaki.
Sasaki, who has been out since the Dodgers’ series with the Braves last month, took a big step in his potential return to MLB on Wednesday during the Reds series.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Roki Sasaki #11 and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers look out from the dugout steps during the game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
According to many reports from those in Cincinnati covering the Dodgers, pitcher Roki Sasaki completed a four-inning live BP in Great American Ballpark on Wednesday.
“Roki Sasaki’s four-inning/48-pitch live session today went well, per Dave Roberts. Team is gonna huddle up now and decide if he will return as a starter or reliever. His likely playoff role is in ‘pen, but he’s also their best rotation insurance in case of any late injuries too”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 07: Roki Sasaki #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers a second inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Diamondbacks won 4-3. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Roki Sasaki got a blister on his finger during his last start against the Braves, which landed him on the IL.
If Dodgers fans remember correctly from last season, Roki Sasaki was one of the team’s highest-leverage bullpen arms throughout their World Series run.
LA has other arms they may go to this October, but perhaps Roki Sasaki is a pitcher who rises to the occasion in the biggest moments, which the Dodgers would like to utilize if possible.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to capture a sweep over the Cincinnati Reds this week. LA has opened up a few-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the No. 2 seed in the NL, and the Dodgers can clinch the NL West on Wednesday. Their pitching staff looks as dominant as it ever has, […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Get Critical Roki Sasaki Update During Reds Series