When someone mentions Roki Sasaki , 100mph+ strikes come to mind. So, when he became part of the Blue Crew, the expectations soared. As the season began, the velocity dropped to an average of 96mph before he landed on the 60-day IL in June due to right shoulder impingement. The Dodgers, facing pitching struggles, received positive news as he resumed throwing in rehab. However, things aren’t as straightforward as they seem.

That hope proved to be true when Sasaki said he was “pain-free” after throwing a fastball that reached 97 mph in a simulated game against Alex Call and two minor leaguers. With a club ERA of 4.17, which was 19th in the league, any good news about pitching feels like a miracle. However, the most recent update from the rehab is worrisome.

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