Dodgers' Resurgent Starter Leaves Game Under Concerning Circumstance

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki exited Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning after just 66 pitches.

Key points

• Though he dropped it considerably after the All-Star break, heading into his start on Wednesday, Sasaki had a 4.42 ERA on the season.
• Their three options for the final spot have all served in the rotation this season: Eric Lauer, Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski.
• Though struggled against the Braves through his 3.1 innings of work, sasaki has been one of the better pitchers in the Dodgers' rotation since the All-Star break.
• After Sasaki's exit, the Dodgers made public a blister on the right-hander's right middle finger caused his departure.
• Despite his exit from Wednesday's game, Sasaki may not miss too much time depending on the severity of the blister.

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Though struggled against the Braves through his 3.1 innings of work, sasaki has been one of the better pitchers in the Dodgers' rotation since the All-Star break. The right-hander allowed six hits and issued two walks on the outing, striking out three batters. Two runners scored under his watch, with two more coming throughout after he exited the game, bringing his earned run total to four on the outing.

As a clutch, one-run single from Hunter Feduccia and a two-run blast from Tommy Edman had them leading the Braves by one, the Dodgers still held a lead when Sasaki left the game, though.

Though he dropped it considerably after the All-Star break, heading into his start on Wednesday, Sasaki had a 4.42 ERA on the season. Sasaki had a 2.31 ERA through his six starts since the All-Star Game, striking out 34 batters in 35 innings pitched.

Despite his exit from Wednesday's game, Sasaki may not miss too much time depending on the severity of the blister. In the meantime, though, the Dodgers could survey their options as they head towards Sasaki's next scheduled start. Who Could Replace Roki Sasaki?

If Sasaki needs an IL stint while recovering from this blister, the Dodgers have a few options to fill in the rotation. With Sasaki on the sidelines, their rotation consists of four players: Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They're probable to welcome Shohei Ohtani back to the lineup within the next week, so they'll need one more player to fill in the final spot of their traditional six-man rotation.

Their three options for the final spot have all served in the rotation this season: Eric Lauer, Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski. Lauer is at present a bullpen option with the team and could seamlessly move into the rotation from the 'pen, Sheehan is at present in Triple-A but had been with the team for the entire year prior to his recent demotion and Wrobleski is facing hitters as he works back from an injury in his throwing arm.

Even if Sasaki needs to miss time due to his blister, the Dodgers constructed their team to be able to accord with setbacks such as these. View Editorial & AI Guidelines.

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