After an NLDS Game 2 that was entirely too close for comfort, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has confirmed that Roki Sasaki will be the team's “primary option” in the 9th inning, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

The Dodgers turned a pitchers duel into a 4-0 lead in the 7th inning of Game 2 on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. And just as some fans turned off their TVs, the Phillies came storming back with a run in the 8th and two more in the 9th before their rally fell just short.

Sasaki was on the mound to record the final out, but not before Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia faltered.

For his part, Sasaki hasn't minded the move to relief , even if he's just going to go back to the starting rotation in 2026.

“The fun part about relieving is th

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