Roki Sasaki’s Secret Weapon: How the Dodgers’ Unexpected Closer is Shutting Down the Postseason with Unstoppable Precision

Roki Sasaki’s Secret Weapon: How the Dodgers’ Unexpected Closer is Shutting Down the Postseason with Unstoppable Precision

His evolution into a shutdown reliever has been exactly what the Dodgers needed.
The bullpen, which was an unmitigated disaster heading into October, was the glaring flaw for a roster that was otherwise coming together and peaking at the right time. Highly paid relievers Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen have been so bad they can’t be trusted in any situation that matters. Kirby Yates’ ERA soared north of 5.00 before he landed on the IL in mid-September.

If not for Sasaki, it’s hard to imagine the Dodgers still alive in their attempt to repeat as World Series champions.

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