Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-handed pitcher is flying into Los Angeles on Wednesday to rejoin the team, manager Dave Roberts revealed ahead of the team’s series finale against the Colorado Rockies
A spot on the active roster could be in his future shortly thereafter.
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“Roki was fantastic (in Tuesday’s rehab start),” Roberts said. “He’ll be a part of the conversation for us soon.”
There has been talk about Sasaki potentially joining the bullpen with the team overflowing in starting pitchers.