Dave Roberts Provides Encouraging Update on Dodgers' Roki Sasaki originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been marred by injury this season, and things could be in line to get even worse following the latest update from manager Dave Roberts. 23-year-old starting pitcher Roki Sasaki has been on the injured list since May 13,

Los Angeles – Shohei Ohtani could return to a major league mound in the next two weeks but Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki has paused his throwing program and is set for a lengthy layoff.

Roberts gave an update recently that Sasaki has been in the weight room getting stronger, but has been unable to throw any real pitches in the last several weeks. Truly a bad break for the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff, who have dealt with a plethora of injuries this season.

Everything indicated that Roki Sasaki's return was very close, however, the Dodgers have received some discouraging news about his health. According to information from journalist

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared discouraging news about starting pitcher Roki Sasaki and his recovery from a shoulder injury on Sunday. According to the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett, Sasaki has paused his throwing program, and there is no timeline for his return to the mound.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made an unfortunate update on their Japanese star as he struggles to recover from an injury.