{
  "id": 3787603,
  "title": "Dodgers RHP Roki Sasaki headed to 15-day injured list with middle finger blister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/dodgers-rhp-roki-sasaki-headed-to-15-day-injured-list-with-middle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T18:03:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/27/dodgers-rhp-roki-sasaki-headed-to-15-day-injured-list-with-middle-finger-blister"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to join the 15-day injured list following his exit from Wednesday night's 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves due to a blister on his middle finger. Sasaki suffered the injury during the fourth inning of the game, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over 3.1 innings pitched. Prior to the injury, Sasaki did not experience any pain or discomfort. After entering the game, Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies walked and then scored on a sacrifice fly from Austin Riley. Sasaki was examined by an athletic trainer on the mound and subsequently left the game.\n\nSasaki expressed his surprise at the sudden onset of the blister, which he attributed to the skin on his middle finger tearing. Although he had faced similar injuries in Japan, he noted that there were typically warning signs before the pain intensified. Upon leaving the game, Sasaki planned to consult with the trainer and pitching coach to determine if the injury would affect his next start. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the severity of the blister made it necessary for Sasaki to be placed on the injured list. In response, left-hander Eric Lauer will take Sasaki's place in the rotation, with the timing of his return to be determined. Additionally, the Dodgers plan to bring in a relief pitcher to fill the void left by Sasaki's absence.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Roki Sasaki to join 15-day injured list due to middle finger blister.",
    "Injury occurred during 6-5 loss to Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.",
    "Sasaki plans to consult with trainer and pitching coach about next start."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}