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Roki Sasaki Open to Minor League Stint if Dodgers Think Its Best for Development
TL;DR
Roki Sasaki is open to a minor league stint if the Dodgers believe it will aid his development. With Blake Snell returning from injury, Sasaki may be the pitcher demoted to make room in the rotation.
Key points
- Roki Sasaki is open to a minor league stint.
- Blake Snell is returning from injury.
- Sasaki may be demoted to make room in the rotation.
- Hyeseong Kim's minor league experience is a point of comparison.
- Sasaki aims to improve his performance regardless of the situation.
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With two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell nearing a return from injury at the end of the May, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have to demote one of the current six starting pitchers in the starting rotation.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow will remain in the rotation. That leaves Justin Wrobleski, Emmett Sheehan and Roki Sasaki battling for the final two spots.
Based on recent performances this season, Sasaki seems like the obvious choice to be taken out of the rotation when Snell returns. The Dodgers have consistently said Sasaki will not be moved to the bullpen nor demoted to the minor leagues but making that move could help Sasaki’s development down the road.
Q&A
Why might Roki Sasaki be demoted to the minor leagues?
Roki Sasaki may be demoted to allow for Blake Snell's return, as he is seen as the likely candidate based on recent performances.
How does Roki Sasaki's situation compare to Hyeseong Kim's?
Sasaki's situation is similar to Hyeseong Kim's, who benefited from playing daily in the minors before succeeding in the majors.
What did Roki Sasaki say about focusing on his performance?
Sasaki emphasized the importance of focusing on his own performances, regardless of the rotation changes.
