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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-08-27 · via The Athletic

Dodgers' Sasaki pulled early with blister on pitching hand

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki left Wednesday's start against Atlanta after 66 pitches due to a blister on his right middle finger. The second-year starter had posted a 2.31 ERA over 35 innings in six starts since the All-Star break. Both runners he left on base scored after his exit, raising his season ERA to 4.60.

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Sasaki's 23 starts this season represent a professional career high, and his 119 1/3 innings are his most since throwing 129 1/3 for Chiba Lotte Marines in 2022. The blister is a recurring issue for the right-hander, who had been thriving with a revamped arsenal and improved fastball shape during his post-All-Star surge.

The Dodgers do not project Sasaki for the postseason rotation but expect him to contribute in relief, as he

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