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Aug 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are one step closer to welcoming back their Japanese flamethrower on the mound.<\/p>\n

Roki Sasaki, who has not pitched in an MLB game since mid-May after injuring his shoulder, will finally take a huge step forward in his rehab process by making a rehab start for the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate, Oklahoma City Comets, on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old right-hander is set to toe the slab for three innings, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.<\/p>\n

Sasaki and the Dodgers checked the final box before being cleared to start a rehab assignment, as last Friday, Sasaki threw a simulated three-inning game. He threw a total of 45 pitches, with his fastball reaching speeds between 96-97 mph.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers have been cautious when it comes to building up Sasaki to pitch in MLB games, which include putting him through a variety of live bullpen sessions. Los Angeles can afford to take their time with Sasaki since they have plenty of pitchers down in their deep farm system.<\/p>\n

Sasaki\u00a0has shown glimpses of how his arsenal can compete with big league hitters, but the numbers tell a different story. Through eight career MLB starts, Sasaki has amassed an ERA of 4.72 in 34.1 innings pitched, along with a WHIP of 1.49.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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