Dodgers put off decision on Roki Sasaki by extending his rehab assignment

Days after Dave Roberts’ major announcement on Roki Sasaki, Dodgers extend Triple-A stretch following calf injury

Roki Sasaki's return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching rotation will have to wait.

Dodgers put off decision on Roki Sasaki by extending his rehab assignment

SAN FRANCISCO — What role – if any – Roki Sasaki might have in their postseason plans is not a decision the Dodgers are ready to make. They kicked the can a little farther down the road by getting the Japanese rookie to agree to extend his minor-league rehabilitation assignment beyond the standard 30 days. He will make another start for Triple-A Oklahoma City at some point next week. The ostensible reason for the extension is a “calf situation” …

Dodgers make Roki Sasaki decision with rehab assignment nearing end

With only 15 games remaining on their schedule, the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation has not only been healthy but thoroughly dominant of late, which has led to some uncertainty with Roki Sasaki’s outlook. Sasaki began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 14 and has made five starts for the Dodgers’ top Minor League affiliate. That’s come with mixed results, though Sasaki did finish with a season-high five strikeouts in hi…