Roki Sasaki Struggles Through Final Start Before Regular Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki had another rough start Monday , exiting the game without recording an out in the first inning. Sasaki plunked the first batter of the ballgame, then allowed the following two baserunners to reach — one via fielders choice and the other with a free pass. He walked the next two batters after being ahead in the count to score two runs before being removed from the game.

The damage didn’t stop there, though, as Sasaki earned two more runs after Josh Lowe singled off of Ronan Kopp to score two. After the first inning, Sasaki’s stat line was 0. 0 innings pitched, no hits, four earned runs and three walks.

He is still eligible to re-enter the game, and will hope to improve should he return. Mar 3, 2026; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) is taken out f the game by manager Dave Roberts (30) against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images How Has Roki Sasaki Pitched During Spring Training?

Sasaki has struggled this spring, posting a 13. 50 ERA through three games heading into Monday’s game against the Angels. He has allowed three or more runs in all of his starts in 2026 and has been openly critical of his performances so far, but holds out hope he can recover and perform to the best of his ability by the beginning of the season.