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Dodgers Bank on Young Pitcher Sasaki for Title Defense

1/31/2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are focusing on pitching to defend their title this season.
Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell's readiness for opening day is uncertain.
Dodgers insider Katie Woo highlights 24-year-old Roki Sasaki as a key player who posted a 4.46 ERA last year.
Sasaki had a shoulder injury last season.
The Dodgers plan to use him as a starter.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers are focusing on pitching to defend their title this season.
Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell's readiness for opening day is uncertain.
Dodgers insider Katie Woo highlights 24-year-old Roki Sasaki as a key player who posted a 4.46 ERA last year.
Sasaki had a shoulder injury last season.
The Dodgers plan to use him as a starter.