He told the team his arm was sore after his last start in which he pitched on five days rest for the first time in the majors. Sasaki threw four innings and gave up five runs on 61 pitches Friday at Arizona.

Gonsolin continues to show a knack for extra velocity when he needs it, but Sasaki's heater is heading the wrong direction.

Roki Sasaki’s much-anticipated season on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers has not gone as smoothly as many fans hoped. Making his first start in the desert, Sasaki is currently pitching against the Arizona Diamondbacks,

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez aims to give his team a second straight strong start following Brandon Pfaadt's big effort in a win.

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation will be without another key offseason addition, as Roki Sasaki is headed to the injured list.

The Dodgers ’ pitcher injury woes are continuing to pile up, this time with heralded Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki out of action. Sasaki did not throw at his scheduled bullpen session Tuesday and got his right shoulder examined by the team doctor.