Sasaki is expected to come off the IL soon, but the Dodgers are weighing whether he will be needed as a starting pitcher in the postseason or move to the bullpen as he did last October.

WASHINGTON –– It’s a pitch without a name. A breakthrough development nobody quite knows how to label. Since the start of spring training this year, Roki Sasaki has been working on a new third weapon to complement his fastball-splitter arsenal.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot and are looking to secure a bye to the divisional round of the MLB playoffs. As the team prepares for the final week of the season, the Dodgers are getting players,

Roki Sasaki (blister) threw a live batting practice on Wednesday before the Dodgers’ game. The team is “hoping this will be the last check mark in his recovery from a blister,” which means he could be activated as soon as this weekend.