“Yes – short answer,” Roberts said when asked about the importance of these next starts for the young trio. “But I would like to think that regardless of if Blake’s coming back or not, their focus to perform at a high level is unchanged. But yeah, there’s a point where, once he comes back, we’re going to have to make a decision.”

There is no guarantee which of the three will lose their spot. Wrobleski likely feels the safest considering he is undefeated this season, while Sheehan and Sasaki have struggled at times. There is no denying that Sasaki still has some things to figure out as a starting pitcher.

Roberts understands that it will be difficult to move on from one of the young arms, but that is the reality the Dodgers face whenever one of their top starters returns from injury. If Los Angeles wanted to move Sasaki back to the bullpen, they would not necessarily have to send anyone down. However, that does not appear to be the plan, as Roberts has already confirmed that one of the three pitchers will be demoted.

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