Sasaki's Dodgers Debut: Can He Fix Mechanics?

0:00It's March 30th. From daily matchups to big moments, this is MLB News Today, powered by AI. Roki Sasaki is set to make his first start of the season Monday night when the Dodgers host the Guardians at 1010 PM Eastern or 710 Pacific. Despite a rough spring training, the 24-year-old Ryhander is locked in as part of the rotation, fresh off helping the Dodgers too. Back-to-back World Series titles out of the bullpen. Earlier this week, Sasaki wrapped up camp with high velocity, touching 98 mph or better on 37 pitches, but control was. A nightmare. He posted a 15.58 ERA over 8 and 2 thirds innings and 4 outings with 15 walks and some hit batters, including A. Brutal final start against the Angels where he couldn't get out of the first inning. Fans and the team are buzzing about his potential after last year's ups and downs. Sasaki signed for a $6.5 million bonus. Started strong in 2025, allowing two runs or fewer in his first five games, then.

1:03Delt with a shoulder injury that sideline him for months. His rehab was shaky, but he's shown in the playoffs with just one run allowed in 10-2 thirds innings and three saves. Meanwhile, Cleveland comes in after splitting a series with the Mariners thanks to Rookie Heroics from Chase the Lotter, and they'll counter with. 25-year-old, Lefty, Parker, Messick. The Dodgers are chasing a 4-0 start for the second straight year, and a Yoshi Bobblehead giveaway hits Tuesday. The big question is whether Sasaki can fix those mechanics and dominate like the monster he's built as, giving the Dodgers the rotation depth they. Crave heading into this match-up.