The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of a critical series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona took game one of the series in come-from-behind fashion, and the Dodgers' bullpen blew another big lead.
The Dodgers' magic number to clinch the NL West is currently three, and Arizona is also vying for a Wild Card spot, just one game behind in the race.
On Wednesday, before game two of the series, the Dodgers made a notable roster move.
Roki Sasaki was activated, and Kirby Yates heads to IL
Dodgers' reporter Fabian Ardaya announced from reports surrounding the team that Kirby Yates is heading to the 10-Day IL with a hamstring issue, and the corresponding move is activating Roki Sasaki from the 60-Day IL (shoulder).
It will be very interesting to see how the Dodgers use Sasaki, and if it is any indication of their plans for the playoffs. As for Yates, he's been dealing with hamstring injuries the entire season and has been a big bust for LA. He has an ERA over 5.20 in 40+ innings.
As for Roki Sasaki, he's just a rookie, but has struggled in limited opportunities, and doesn't quite have the arsenal that some big league scouts thought he did. His ERA on the season is 4.72 in eight starts, but he has not appeared in a game for the Dodgers since May.
Sasaki was the supposed No.1 prospect in baseball when he was signed over from Japan, but he has not really shown that in either the big leagues or some of his rehab starts with AAA Oklahoma City.
He's set to work strictly out of the bullpen for the rest of the season, but it will be up to manager Dave Roberts' discretion on when and how long he will pitch.
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