Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki returned to game action for the first time since May 9 on Thursday night as he works his way back from a right shoulder impingement.

Beginning a rehab assignment for Triple-A Oklahoma City, Sasaki needed 41 pitches to record six outs and failed to retire the two batters that he faced in the third inning. He scattered six hits, walked one and did not strike anyone out, ultimately allowing three runs against the Albuquerque Isotopes.

Sasaki’s fastball velocity averaged 93.6 mph and topped out at 95.7 mph. Last Friday, he sat 96-97 mph in a three-inning simulated game.

The Dodgers had originally hoped Sasaki could complete three innings. Once he stretches out to the five-inning/75-pitch mark, he could rejoin the Dodgers in late August or early Se

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