Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Exits Start With Blister on Right Middle Finger

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki exited Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning after just 66 pitches. The Dodgers revealed a blister on the right-hander's right middle finger caused his departure. Sasaki has been one of the better pitchers in the Dodgers' rotation since the All-Star break, though he struggled against the Braves through his 3.1 innings of work.

The right-hander allowed six hits and issued two walks on the outing, striking out three batters. Two runners scored under his watch, with two more coming across after he exited the game, bringing his earned run total to four on the outing. Heading into his start on Wednesday, Sasaki had a 4.42 ERA on the season, though he dropped it considerably following the All-Star break. Sasaki had a 2.31 ERA through his six starts since the All-Star Game, striking out 34 batters in 35 innings pitched.