After three long months out with a shoulder injury, Japanese rookie Roki Sasaki returned to the mound in the Dodgers' victory over the Padres, an important win for the Los Angeles

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki has been sidelined since May 9 with a shoulder impingement. With his absence coming up on three months, though, Sasaki appears to be making significant progress toward a return, and a possible change in role, at least for the playoffs, could be in the plans.

Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki returned to game action for the first time since May 9 on Thursday night as he works his way back from a right shoulder impingement. Beginning a rehab assignment for Triple-A Oklahoma City,