Roki Sasaki Set for Spring Debut Out of Bullpen Tonight

Excitement is building at Camelback Ranch as Roki Sasaki is poised to make his first appearance in the Cactus League tonight. The game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds is scheduled to start at 8:05 p.m. ET (6:05 p.m. MT/5:05 p.m. PT) and will be broadcast on SportsNet LA, MLB Network (in the Reds' market), and MLB.TV (for out-of-market viewers). Sasaki will not be the starting pitcher; instead, he'll follow Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is expected to pitch four innings. Sasaki's goal will be to pitch at least three innings in relief, providing fans with a glimpse of his highly anticipated talent.
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Looking ahead, both Yamamoto and Sasaki are expected to pitch in their home country next month when the Dodgers face the Cubs in the Tokyo Series from March 18-19. Yamamoto is likely to start the opener, with Sasaki taking the mound in Game 2. This series will offer an exciting opportunity for the Japanese pitchers to showcase their skills on home soil, further building anticipation for their roles in the upcoming season.