How Much Longer Will Roki Sasaki be a Starter?
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki’s rough start to the season has fans questioning whether or not he’s still fit to start. The right-hander has made four starts this season, and has a 6. 11 ERA through 17.
2 innings pitched. He’s allowed multiple runs in his last three starts, and has especially found trouble in avoiding issuing walks. Three of his four starts have resulted in a Dodgers loss, and he’s showing very minimal improvement from start to start.
The Dodgers, though, are prepared to give him plenty of leeway as the season progresses, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “Sasaki will continue to start until the Dodgers no longer believe he is a viable option there long-term,” Ardaya wrote . “Emphasis on long-term.
I don’t think anyone thinks the Sasaki experience as a starter has gone well. But it has been 12 career big-league starts, and the Dodgers have the luxury of rolling him out there in hopes something clicks without it affecting their ability to compete for a spot in October. ” It’s clear this is the Dodgers’ stance as far as this issue is concerned, as the coaching staff and front office have supported Sasaki through this rough stretch the whole way and avoided any talks of taking him out of the rotation.
Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) reacts after a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images What Have the Dodgers Said About Sasaki? The Dodgers don’t have a full strength rotation at the moment, but Sasaki is set to keep his spot despite top players coming back.