The Los Angeles Dodgers have had countless pitching injuries this season, but the injury to one of the most exciting young prospects of this past offseason has stung fans just a little more.
Roki Sasaki was a highly sought-after pitcher who generated interest from almost every MLB club upon declaring his intention to transition from Nippon Professional Baseball to the premier league of North America.
After eight starts that showed a clear struggle with a command, a shoulder impingement sidelined the 23-year-old phenom since the beginning of May. Manager Dave Roberts recently spoke about Sasaki being pain-free and even mentioned a potential timetable.