Dodgers Place Roki Sasaki on Injured List After Blister

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki exited his start against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after developing a blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand. The injury forced him out in the fourth inning at Truist Park, and manager Dave Roberts later confirmed the team would place Sasaki on the 15-day injured list. The move adds to the Dodgers' ongoing rotation instability as they navigate the final stretch of the regular season.

Sasaki had been pitching effectively before the injury, entering the game with a 2.31 ERA over six starts since the All-Star break. He allowed a solo home run to Matt Olson in the first inning but settled in, retiring seven of his next nine batters. However, trouble arose in the fourth inning when he walked Ozzie Albies, surrendered a single to Mike Yastrzemski, and gave up a sacrifice fly to Austin Riley and a double to Sean Murphy. Pitching coach Mark Prior and interpreter Will Ireton visited the mound, followed by head athletic trainer Thomas Albert and Roberts. After examining Sasaki's hand, the team made the pitching change. Sasaki was charged with four runs on six hits over 3 1/3 innings, throwing 66 pitches.