The Los Angeles Dodgers had an idea of what they were getting when they signed Roki Sasaki this offseason, and he has been as advertised this spring. Through two appearances, including one start, Sasaki has struck out seven in his seven innings of work.

Tadahito Iguchi, who was Sasaki’s manager for the pitcher’s first three seasons in the Japan Pacific League from 2021-23, believes he will continue to improve.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday that the club will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki next week when they take on the Chicago Cubs in Japan as part of the Tokyo Series,