After seeing the returns of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell in recent weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers could soon be getting back Roki Sasaki as well. The right-hander has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a right shoulder impingement but continues to make substantial progress and is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers rookie threw a three-inning simulated game, with 46 pitchers against outfielder Alex Call and some of the team's minor leaguers. Per Dodger Blue, his fastball velocity reached 96-97 mph, with some 95 mph pitches as well.