Roki Sasaki has finally started progressing in a throwing program, and could find himself in the mix for the Dodgers' postseason plans.

Sasaki has been out since May with what the Dodgers called a shoulder impingement. Sasaki, who signed with Los Angeles out of Japan over the offseason, struggled through his first few appearances, going 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP in eight games.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without starting pitcher Roki Sasaki since early May as he's battled a shoulder injury, but he may be back soon.

The Cardinals get a clutch knock late, and a great defensive play from Lars Nootbaar to beat the Dodgers.

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