The Los Angeles Dodgers have been battling a series of injuries to their pitching staff throughout the season. They received some positive news Friday as Japanese import Roki Sasaki pitched a simulated game at Dodger Stadium and was quite effective. His fastball reached 96-97 miles per hour in his 45-pitch effort .

Dodgers beat reporter Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported that Sasaki was able to throw several two-seamers and struck out three batters while giving up a ground ball single to outfielder Alex Call.

The Dodgers are hoping that Sasaki has no ill effects from his effort and he can continue to work towards his return to the Dodgers active pitching staff. Sasaki was struggling at the start of the season. He was able to make eight starts for the Dodgers before he went o

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