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Al Arabiya
18 hours ago
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- Al Arabiya
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Resumes His Throwing Program in Recovery From Shoulder Injury
Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki has restarted his throwing program as he continues his recovery from a right shoulder injury. Manager Dave Roberts said the 23-year-old phenom threw from 60 to 90 feet Friday in his return to workouts after a brief pause. 'That was a bonus,' Roberts said. 'That was a plus. Chatted with him briefly afterward. He was excited about it.' The Dodgers had halted Sasaki's throwing program for the previous several days because he didn't feel comfortable throwing at full intensity. Roberts confirmed that Sasaki has remained pain-free but must build up his arm to game strength in a process that will take at least a few more weeks. Sasaki went on the injured list May 13 with right shoulder impingement, and the Dodgers transferred him to the 60-day injured list earlier Friday to make room on their roster for their latest trade acquisition, left-hander Zach Penrod. Roberts said Sasaki's move to the 60-day list was 'procedural (and) the progression it doesn't affect that at all.' Sasaki began his first stateside season in the Dodgers rotation going 1–1 with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP in eight starts while adjusting to his move from Japan to MLB. The Dodgers shut down Sasaki after he developed pain in his shoulder, but the two-time Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star began throwing again earlier this month. The Dodgers currently have a mere 13 pitchers on the injured list after having as many as 15 injured hurlers in recent weeks – and Sasaki isn't the only key starter making progress in his recovery. Tyler Glasnow will throw two innings Sunday for Triple-A Oklahoma City in his first rehab assignment, Roberts said. The $136.5 million right-hander has been on the injured list since April 28 with right shoulder inflammation. Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will throw a bullpen session soon at Dodger Stadium, Roberts said. The left-hander made only two starts to begin the first season of his $182 million deal before going on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session on schedule Friday despite getting hit by a pitch in his pitching shoulder in the ninth inning of the Dodgers' contentious 5–3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Ohtani is still scheduled to make his second mound start for the Dodgers on Sunday.
Associated Press
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki resumes his throwing program in recovery from shoulder injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki has restarted his throwing program as he continues his recovery from a right shoulder injury. Manager Dave Roberts said the 23-year-old phenom threw from 60 to 90 feet Friday in his return to workouts after a brief pause. 'That was a bonus,' Roberts said. 'That was a plus. Chatted with him briefly afterward. He was excited about it.' The Dodgers had halted Sasaki's throwing program for the previous several days because he didn't feel comfortable throwing at full intensity. Roberts confirmed that Sasaki has remained pain-free, but must build up his arm to game strength in a process that will take at least a few more weeks. Sasaki went on the injured list May 13 with right shoulder impingement, and the Dodgers transferred him to the 60-day injured list earlier Friday to make room on their roster for their latest trade acquisition, left-hander Zach Penrod. Roberts said Sasaki's move to the 60-day list was 'procedural, (and) the progression, it doesn't affect that at all.' Sasaki began his first stateside season in the Dodgers' rotation, going 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP in eight starts while adjusting to his move from Japan to MLB. The Dodgers shut down Sasaki after he developed pain in his shoulder, but the two-time Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star began throwing again earlier this month. The Dodgers currently have a mere 13 pitchers on the injured list after having as many as 15 injured hurlers in recent weeks — and Sasaki isn't the only key starter making progress in his recovery. Tyler Glasnow will throw two innings Sunday for Triple-A Oklahoma City in his first rehab assignment, Roberts said. The $136.5 million right-hander has been on the injured list since April 28 with right shoulder inflammation. Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will throw a bullpen session soon at Dodger Stadium, Roberts said. The left-hander made only two starts to begin the first season of his $182 million deal before going on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session on schedule Friday despite getting hit by a pitch in his pitching shoulder in the ninth inning of the Dodgers' contentious 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Ohtani is still scheduled to make his second mound start for the Dodgers on Sunday. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki resumes his throwing program in recovery from shoulder injury
FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki, of Japan, throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki has restarted his throwing program as he continues his recovery from a right shoulder injury. Manager Dave Roberts said the 23-year-old phenom threw from 60 to 90 feet Friday in his return to workouts after a brief pause. Advertisement 'That was a bonus,' Roberts said. 'That was a plus. Chatted with him briefly afterward. He was excited about it.' The Dodgers had halted Sasaki's throwing program for the previous several days because he didn't feel comfortable throwing at full intensity. Roberts confirmed that Sasaki has remained pain-free, but must build up his arm to game strength in a process that will take at least a few more weeks. Sasaki went on the injured list May 13 with right shoulder impingement, and the Dodgers transferred him to the 60-day injured list earlier Friday to make room on their roster for their latest trade acquisition, left-hander Zach Penrod. Roberts said Sasaki's move to the 60-day list was 'procedural, (and) the progression, it doesn't affect that at all.' Advertisement Sasaki began his first stateside season in the Dodgers' rotation, going 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP in eight starts while adjusting to his move from Japan to MLB. The Dodgers shut down Sasaki after he developed pain in his shoulder, but the two-time Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star began throwing again earlier this month. The Dodgers currently have a mere 13 pitchers on the injured list after having as many as 15 injured hurlers in recent weeks — and Sasaki isn't the only key starter making progress in his recovery. Tyler Glasnow will throw two innings Sunday for Triple-A Oklahoma City in his first rehab assignment, Roberts said. The $136.5 million right-hander has been on the injured list since April 28 with right shoulder inflammation. Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will throw a bullpen session soon at Dodger Stadium, Roberts said. The left-hander made only two starts to begin the first season of his $182 million deal before going on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Advertisement Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session on schedule Friday despite getting hit by a pitch in his pitching shoulder in the ninth inning of the Dodgers' contentious 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Ohtani is still scheduled to make his second mound start for the Dodgers on Sunday. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Dodgers Announce Roki Sasaki News After Red Sox Trade
Dodgers Announce Roki Sasaki News After Red Sox Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers currently own the National League's best record at 46-30, holding on to sole possession of first place in the NL West after taking three straight series wins against division rivals—two against San Diego Padres and one against the San Francisco Giants. Advertisement The club's offense has been firing on all cylinders as of late, producing 53 runs over a ten-game stretch, a performance that has been especially crucial given that their starting rotation has been decimated by injuries to All-Stars Tyler Glasnow and Tony Gonsolin, two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, and Japanese rookie sensation Roki Sasaki. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Amid high hopes for Sasaki, his progress was halted following an outing against Arizona Diamondbacks when he began experiencing shoulder discomfort. As a result, the Dodgers made the move to place him on the injured list on May 13, and today made an announcement regarding the right-hander's status moving forward following a trade with the Boston Red Sox. Advertisement The official Dodgers statement read, 'The Dodgers acquired LHP Zach Penrod from the Red Sox for cash considerations. In order to make room on the roster, the Dodgers transferred RHP Roki Sasaki to the 60-day injured list.' Sasaki made the decision to sign with the Dodgers in the offseason, drawn by the organization's pitching development and the ability to team up with Japanese superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In his MLB tenure thus far, he has made eight starts, posting a 1–1 record with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP while striking out 24 batters in 34⅓ innings pitched. Although his numbers have not yet fully reflected his potential, the team remains optimistic that once he recovers, his dynamic pitching will be a critical asset in their pursuit of another championship. Advertisement Related: Dodgers Make Unexpected Announcement Before Padres Game Related: Dodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Announcement After Padres Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Dodgers Trade for Red Sox Pitcher, Roki Sasaki Transferred to 60-Day IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers are always shuffling the pitchers in their bullpen around, and now they've brought a reliever from another team into the mix as well. The Red Sox have traded Zach Penrod to Los Angeles for cash considerations, the Dodgers announced. Roki Sasaki was transferred to the 60-day IL as the corresponding move. Penrod was designated for assignment to make room on Boston's 40-man roster after the Sox traded Rafael Devers to the Giants. With Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison coming to Boston, one more space was needed on the 40-man, and it was Penrod's. The left-handed Penrod brings a few things to the table for the Dodgers. He's done well in limited time in the majors, yes, but more importantly is that he still has three option years remaining – given the churn at the back of their bullpen, having another arm they can shuttle back-and-forth between the majors and Triple-A is significant. Consider that Emmet Sheehan, activated for his first start since 2023 earlier this week after recovering from Tommy John surgery, has already been optioned back to Triple-A in favor of a reliever, Jack Little. Little took Tony Gonsolin's 40-man roster spot when he was placed on the 60-day IL, and Sheehan's 26-man spot in the majors. In addition to that flexibility, Penrod also throws a fastball that averages 95 mph, and while command of the pitch is sometimes in question, he does miss bats, and has struck out 47 batters at Triple-A across 33.2 innings. As for Sasaki, he was placed on the 15-day IL in May with a shoulder impingement, and was then shut down without any information about when he'll be ready to begin working his way back to the mound. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
