Dodgers' $6.5M World Series hero facing nightmare repeat that cost him nearly entire 2025 season
The Dodgers young phenom may be heading toward some unwanted deja vu territory.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are still trying to assemble the right pieces in their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title. While the Dodgers are undoubtedly talented, some spots on the roster remain shaky. One such uncertain piece is Roki Sasaki, who shined in the postseason but has struggled to find consistency since.
Despite a rough Spring Training, manager Dave Roberts remained supportive. “Roki Sasaki was ‘electric’ against hitters likely to spend their summer in Double-A. Dodgers seem committed to riding this roller coaster with Sasaki.
Dave Roberts: ‘I just don’t see a world where he doesn’t break with us as a starter,’” Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett wrote. Sasaki has struggled in his first two starts of the season, surrendering six runs on Sunday against the Washington Nationals . If this slow start continues, a repeat of last season—spending most of the year in AAA—could become a reality.