"That's not the case in this instance, however, as manager Dave Roberts told reporters ( including Fabian Ardaya) on Friday that Sasaki dealt with "a calf situation" during his rehab that extended the time he could be allowed to spend in Triple-A. He'll make at least one more start in the minors, per Roberts, at which point it's possible he'll move back into pitching in MLB games."
"Sasaki, 23, was perhaps the single most coveted free agent available last offseason after he made the decision to be posted for MLB clubs early. Sasaki's decision meant that clubs couldn't spend more than the sum of their international bonus pool money in order to lure the right-hander into signing a contract with them, meaning that virtually every team in baseball got involved in the Sasaki sweepstakes."
"The right-hander posted a 4.72 ERA in eight starts for the Dodgers while walking (22) nearly as many batters as he struck out (24) before being placed on the injured list with a shoulder impingement back in May. He's been sidelined ever since, and after he made his first rehab start at Triple-A on August 14 he's not shown many signs of improvement."
Roki Sasaki's rehab assignment in Triple-A was extended after a calf issue, and he will make at least one more minor-league start before a potential MLB return. Sasaki was a highly sought-after posted player last offseason, with international bonus pool limits driving broad team interest and the Dodgers signing him. He posted a 4.72 ERA in eight MLB starts, walking 22 and striking out 24, then landed on the injured list in May with a shoulder impingement. His 18 2/3 Triple-A innings produced a 6.75 ERA, and his elevated walk rates indicate continued command problems despite electric stuff, raising questions about his role.
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