The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer, who has been working his way back from offseason toe and knee surgeries, is expected to take the mound against the Angels. … Sasaki has a right shoulder

I made it very clear to Roki that there’s no expectation on the timeline. The main thing is that when he’s healthy he’s strong, his delivery feels good, then he’ll pitch for us.”

Touted Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki has landed on the injured list with right shoulder impingement. The right-hander is 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA in eight starts.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki has struggled to transition to MLB from Japan. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts answers if the organization will send the rookie right-hander to the minor leagues.