Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke about a surprising part of starting pitcher Roki Sasaki's rehab appearance on Thursday.

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki has been sidelined since May 9 with a shoulder impingement. With his absence coming up on three months, though, Sasaki appears to be making significant progress toward a return, and a possible change in role, at least for the playoffs, could be in the plans.

Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki returned to game action for the first time since May 9 on Thursday night as he works his way back from a right shoulder impingement. Beginning a rehab assignment for Triple-A Oklahoma City,