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Sasaki Struggles in Spring Training, Faces Tough Competition

3/18/2026

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Roki Sasaki (24-year-old Japanese pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers) competes for a spring rotation spot.
Against the Kansas City Royals, Sasaki pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs, with five strikeouts.
Manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki must improve efficiency and make quicker in-game adjustments.
Sasaki has a 13.50 ERA this spring and has reached 99 mph with a splitter and cutter.

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Roki Sasaki (24-year-old Japanese pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers) competes for a spring rotation spot.
Against the Kansas City Royals, Sasaki pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs, with five strikeouts.
Manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki must improve efficiency and make quicker in-game adjustments.
Sasaki has a 13.50 ERA this spring and has reached 99 mph with a splitter and cutter.