SAN FRANCISCO -- After Roki Sasaki showed some encouraging signs during his latest rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City, he was set to fly back to Los Angeles to discuss next steps with the organization.

The conclusion: Sasaki's rehab assignment will continue for at least one more start with Oklahoma City, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday.

Sasaki flashed improved velocity and command early on in his fifth rehab start on Tuesday, but a "little calf situation" cropped up in the third inning, Roberts said. There isn't much concern about the calf being a longer-term setback for Sasaki, who has been on the injured list with right shoulder impingement since May.

Sasaki should be lined up to make his next start with Oklahoma City on Tuesday. After that, it would be feasible to s

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