The Los Angeles Dodgers paused right-hander Roki Sasaki's rehab program and indicated the rookie may not return this season.

Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki has been out since a start on May 9 and it sounds like his first season stateside might well already be concluded. The 23-year-old rookie has been shut down from his throwing program while trying to work his way back from a shoulder impingement.

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been marred by injury this season, and things could be in line to get even worse following the latest update from manager Dave Roberts. 23-year-old starting pitcher Roki Sasaki has been on the injured list since May 13,