Roki Sasaki Exits Start Early, Headed to IL With Blister

The Dodgers lose another rotation piece as Sasaki's blister forces an IL stint, raising questions about Shohei Ohtani's pitching timeline.

Roki Sasaki left his Wednesday night start in the fourth inning after developing a blister, and the Dodgers are placing him on the injured list. The injury is the latest blow to a Los Angeles rotation already dealing with attrition. His absence opens a spot in the rotation, prompting speculation that Shohei Ohtani could be moved up as a starting pitcher.

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Signal confidence: Injury · 85%
Tracked subject: Los Angeles Dodgers
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InjuryLADAug 27, 12:20 AM EDT

Roki Sasaki Headed to IL With Right Middle Finger Blister

Sasaki exited his start in Atlanta early with a blister on his right middle finger and is being placed on the injured list by the Dodgers.

Read brief →Source: MLB.com ↗Signal confidence 95%

RosterLADAug 26, 11:09 PM EDT

Sasaki Headed to IL, Dodgers Rotation Takes a Hit

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki is being placed on the injured list, per beat reporter Fabian Ardaya.

Read brief →Source: Fabian Ardaya · X ↗Signal confidence 92%

InjuryLADAug 26, 11:06 PM EDT

Sasaki Exits Start Early, Headed to 15-Day IL With Finger Blister

The Dodgers righty was pulled in the fourth inning at Truist Park after a blister developed on his throwing hand, ending a strong post-All-Star stretch.

Read brief →Source: MLB Trade Rumors ↗Signal confidence 95%